Engineering
Reduce tech debt OKR Template
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Reduce tech debt
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Refactor 3 high-risk legacy modules
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Document 100% of public-facing APIs
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Resolve 80% of tech debt tickets from backlog
Why This OKR Works
Tech debt without a target stays invisible. This OKR forces the conversation by attaching numbers to the problem — covering refactoring, documentation, and backlog clearance for a complete debt-reduction picture.
How to use this template
Three steps to get started
Identify your 3 highest-risk legacy modules by asking: where do bugs cluster? Where are engineers most afraid to make changes?
If you're starting from zero documentation, 100% may be too ambitious. Target your most-used endpoints first.
Count your current tech debt tickets before setting the 80% target. If your backlog is large, 50-60% may be more realistic.
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