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Why Technical Debt Should Be a Key Concern for Testers?
Ah, technical debt — the persistent issue lurking in every software development process. If you’ve ever wondered why your tests keep failing unexpectedly, technical debt might be the hidden culprit. Let’s explore why this critical aspect deserves a tester’s attention and how to manage it effectively.
Understanding the Concept of Technical Debt
Imagine you’re building a house but use low-quality materials to save time. Initially, everything appears fine. But as time passes, cracks emerge, and the house requires constant repairs. This is the essence of technical debt — short-term solutions that lead to long-term issues.
In software, technical debt arises from shortcuts, quick fixes, or delayed decisions that may speed up initial development but create complications later. And it’s often the testers who feel the impact the most.
How Technical Debt Affects Testing Processes
- Increased Test Instability
Fragile code leads to flaky tests. For example, a quick hack in user login logic might work temporarily, but any changes could cause repeated failures in your automated tests.
What starts as a simple test case can turn into a recurring…
