The Broken Analogy
摘要
In this chapter, we look at why we use analogies and the benefits they provide, plus why they sometimes go wrong. We then look at the benefits and difficulties of the technical debt analogy. We explore some alternative analogies that could help us better understand and communicate different aspects of the technical debt problem. We finish by looking at two tools to help us evaluate the suitability of an analogy and applying them to our technical debt analogies.