There's No Limit to How Bad Code Can Get
Metaphors like "a sinking ship" are often used to describe codebases, but are misleading. A _business_ will sink long before code quality reaches a hypothetical floor. Technical debt has no bankruptcy, no clean reset, so metaphors that imply an end provide a false sense of security.
Summary
Many common metaphors about code quality can mislead businesses into thinking there’s a safety net when, in reality, the consequences of poor code can lead to failure long before the code reaches its worst state. Understanding the true implications of technical debt is crucial for maintaining a viable business.
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