Quantify the real cost of technical debt to build the business case for addressing it.
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Business case for addressing technical debt
Analysis shows clear ROI for addressing this technical debt.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Workaround hours per sprint | 15 hours |
| Sprints remaining | 10 sprints |
| Average hourly rate | $100 |
| Sprint length | 2 weeks |
| Hours to fix properly | 40 hours |
| Expected efficiency gain | 80% |
| Calculation | Result |
|---|---|
| Total workaround hours (remaining project) | 150 hours |
| Total workaround cost | $15,000 |
| Fix investment | $4,000 |
| Savings per sprint (post-fix) | $1,200 |
| Break-even point | 3.3 sprints |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | 275% |