Guia para auxiliar o gerenciamento de débitos técnicos em projetos de software

Abstract

Technical debts refer to the consequences of technical choices that, in the short term, provide advantages such as accelerating software development but entail costs and future challenges. Thus, the efficient management of technical debts in software projects is a pressing challenge, requiring strategic approaches and specific practices. This study proposes a guide of best practices aimed at managing these technical debts, aiming to enhance the quality and success of software development projects. The research involves a comprehensive survey of information on technical debts, the consolidation of existing management practices, and the structuring of the guide to assist in the management of technical debts. The adopted methodology included a quantitative and qualitative survey with technology professionals, based on 75 valid responses. The research results revealed the importance of managing technical debts, emphasizing the need to establish recurring processes and practices in projects. Furthermore, they provided insights for the development of the guide of best practices, consolidating the findings of the research and relevant scientific resources. The guide, a tangible outcome of this work, is a structured artifact with the purpose of formalizing activities related to the management of technical debts and disseminating knowledge on these issues.