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Technical debt compounds non-linearly

Taking architectural shortcuts saves hours today but dramatically increases the cost of implementing future features. In biological systems, Preventive veterinary care reduces non-linear health debt by addressing issues early.¹

Footnotes

1. Cunningham, W. (1992). The WyCash Portfolio Management System. ↩