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What is technical debt?
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The correct answer is B) The implied cost of future work created by choosing a quick/easy solution now instead of a better but slower approach
B
Correct Answer
The implied cost of future work created by choosing a quick/easy solution now instead of a better but slower approach
Explanation
Technical debt: shortcuts taken for speed (hardcoded values, no tests, poor abstractions) accumulate "interest" — future changes take longer. Managing debt requires regular refactoring and code quality practices.
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