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Technical Debt Explained

A practical guide to what technical debt really is, why it accumulates, and how to talk about it, measure it, and pay it down without stalling the roadmap.

Beginner
22m

Created by Dr. Lyron H. Andrews

Last Updated Aug 27, 2026

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Technical Debt Explained

A practical guide to what technical debt really is, why it accumulates, and how to talk about it, measure it, and pay it down without stalling the roadmap.

Beginner
22m

Created by Dr. Lyron H. Andrews

Last Updated Aug 27, 2026

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Technical debt can slow delivery, increase risk and make it harder for technical teams and business stakeholders to agree on priorities. In this course, Technical Debt Explained, you’ll gain the ability to identify and pay down technical debt. First, you’ll explore what technical debt is and why it accumulates. Next, you’ll discover how to categorize, measure, and communicate technical debt. Finally, you’ll learn how to prioritize and manage technical debt alongside feature work. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to manage technical debt as an ongoing practice.

Technical Debt Explained
Beginner
22m
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Dr. Lyron H. Andrews - Pluralsight course - Technical Debt Explained
Dr. Lyron H. Andrews
45 courses 4.2 author rating 551 ratings

Dr. Andrews’ technology career spans three decades as a cyber security expert, author, researcher, and social justice entrepreneur.

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