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Advocating for Refactoring: Prioritization in the Context of Business Goals
In this episode, the AI hosts dive into my article, which makes the case for viewing refactoring in software development not as a routine technical chore, but as a strategic business investment. The discussion examines the common drivers behind the need for refactoring—tight deadlines, shifting requirements—and outlines practical strategies for embedding it into established frameworks like Value Stream Management (VSM) and the Product Operating Model (POM). A key focus is on quantifying the business value of refactoring, using metrics to demonstrate its importance alongside features, defect…
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