Abstract:Context: Process Debt, like Technical Debt, can be a source of
short-term benefits but often is harmful in the long term for a software
organization. Nonetheless, information about Process Debt is scarce in
the current literature. Objective: This paper aims to define
Process Debt, describe its occurrence with associated risks, and show
examples of mitigation strategies. Method: Firstly, we conducted
an exploratory study of Process Debt in four international organizations
by interviewing 16 practitioners. Then,… Show more
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