Great analogy. Also a good point: "One thing to keep in mind, technical debt is a sign of success. Without the continual driver of success, systems don’t evolv

Great analogy. Also a good point: "One thing to keep in mind, technical debt is a sign of success. Without the continual driver of success, systems don’t evolve to the point of having technical debt. But it’s important to always be aware of the debt, of its force and effect on the flexibility and maintainability of the system."