Predict whether or not it will save you time. Note that while complexity is a part of it, it isn't everything. If it goes unmaintained and at some point you nee

Predict whether or not it will save you time. Note that while complexity is a part of it, it isn't everything. If it goes unmaintained and at some point you need to rip it out because your product needs to stay alive, it was unknowingly technical debt to begin with.