Technical Debt Report
A short report identifying top technical debt items with severity and payoff.
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What you get
A concise report identifying top technical debt items with severity and payoff, delivered in a straightforward format. You'll receive a list of up to 5 key debt items, including title, cost, severity, suggested payoff move, and rough effort required.
Who it's for
- Senior software engineers
- Technical team leads
- DevOps engineers
- Engineering managers
- Technical architects
Use cases
- When onboarding to a new codebase and needing to prioritise technical debt
- Before a major release to identify and address critical technical debt items
- During code reviews to identify potential technical debt
- When experiencing recurring incidents or blockers in the codebase
- When planning a refactor or major overhaul of the codebase
FAQ
what is technical debt
Technical debt refers to the cost of implementing quick fixes or workarounds that need to be revisited later. This report helps you identify and prioritise these items. You'll receive a list of up to 5 key debt items, including title, cost, severity, suggested payoff move, and rough effort required.
how long is the technical debt report
The report is concise and to the point, listing up to 5 key technical debt items. Each item includes title, cost, severity, suggested payoff move, and rough effort required, providing you with a clear understanding of the technical debt in your codebase.
what information do i need to provide for the report
You'll need to provide context about your codebase and team, as well as any suspected technical debt items you've noted. This will help the report identify the most critical technical debt items. You can provide this information in the context and debt text areas.
how much does the technical debt report cost
The technical debt report costs £1.00. For this price, you'll receive a concise report identifying up to 5 key technical debt items, including title, cost, severity, suggested payoff move, and rough effort required.
Last updated: 2026-06-28