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Learn how to effectively communicate the value of maintainable software to non-technical stakeholders in this 40-minute conference talk from Spring I/O 2025. Explore why maintainability remains elusive despite being a universal goal among developers and discover the communication gap between engineers and product managers regarding its importance. Examine what maintainability truly means from different perspectives and develop practical strategies for articulating its business value. Gain concrete arguments and techniques for justifying refactoring time and technical debt reduction to decision-makers who may not understand the engineering perspective. Master the art of translating technical concepts into business language that resonates with product managers, executives, and other non-engineering stakeholders, ultimately helping you secure the resources needed to build and maintain high-quality software systems.
