Unmasking Social Debt - The Silent Threat to Your Team's Success

Explore the concept of "Social Debt" in IT teams through this 40-minute conference talk at Devoxx Greece 2024. Delve into the hidden challenges arising from human interactions and team dynamics that can severely impact productivity, well-being, and code quality. Examine the causes and consequences of social debt, its relationship with technical debt, and how communication barriers and lack of collaboration hinder discussions on code quality and best practices. Gain actionable insights on identifying, addressing, and repaying social debt within IT organizations to create healthy, resilient, and enjoyable work environments.