10 | 2010
Be StrongYou do not need to be an expert in object-oriented programming to take steps to mitigate the risks of software decay. What you need is the inner strength not to cut software maintenance when the budget is tight. | Be ProfitableAccording to Compustat, since 1965 the return on assets for US firms has fallen by almost 75%. Every aspect of the business -- any business -- is subject to cuts. Software maintenance is no exception. |
"If neglected, technical debt can lead to a broad spectrum of difficulties, from collapsed roadmaps to an inability to respond to customer problems in a timely manner."
-- Israel Gat, Guest Editor
