quality debt
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
The implied cost of deferred quality assurance activities.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Accumulated quality problems that slow future work.
Look Closer
The cost of shortcuts that will have to be paid later.
The Bottom Line
Quality issues that compound if not addressed.
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