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What Is Technical Debt? Definition, Causes, and How to Manage It Effectively

Iva P.11 min readMay 21, 2026Industry Insights
Iva P.11 min read
Contents:
What is technical debt?
Types of technical debt
Causes of technical debt
The “interest” on technical debt
Understanding technical debt reduction 
Benefits of reducing technical debt
Our 7-step blueprint for managing technical debt 
Conclusion 
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