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If it hasn’t taken place already, be prepared for the latest buzz-concept in the software development world to go viral –  “Software Debt“. I think that Ward Cunningham (who I love because he invented the Wiki) is the originator of the term “technical debt“, from which “Software Debt” is, no doubt, derived.

Voila, here’s the first book that I’ve seen so far with “Software Debt” in it’s title. Expect all kinds of seminars and videos and professional “Software Bankers” (who will certainly help you keep your debt low and prevent foreclosure by your customers) to sprout up all over like fungi in a dark, stanky, and moist environment. After all, the well worn and tired “agile” buzzword needs to be replaced by something just as exciting, no?

In my twisted mind, “Software Debt” is no different, but sounds a lot kooler than the bland “Software Maintainability“. Designing, coding, and artifacting to manage “Software Debt” is no different than doing the same for “Software Maintenance“. What do you think?

“Hi, I’m a software banker and I can help you consolidate and pay off all your software debt. Trust me, I will solve all your maintenance, oops, I mean debt, problems in no time flat. Plus, my fee is reasonable.” – Bulldozer00