Customer debt is the most significant impact of maintaining old features, as customers may miss out on improvements. When new versions are released, resources shift away from old versions, potentially leaving customers using outdated features frustrated. They might not realize a better version is available, leading to dissatisfaction.
Zendesk removes old features to avoid the high cost of maintaining multiple versions. Keeping old features alongside new ones creates a significant 'debt' that affects Zendesk's ability to provide value to customers. This debt includes product…
Product development debt occurs when maintaining old features hinders the development of new ones. When new features are built differently from the originals, maintaining both versions doubles the maintenance burden. This can block or impact the…
Support debt in Zendesk arises from the need to support multiple versions of a feature. This requires additional documentation, training, and resources, leading to more complex customer interactions. Support teams must manage multiple test…
Account managers face difficulties when customers use multiple versions of a feature. They must determine which version a customer is using, which isn't always clear. This lack of clarity can hinder their ability to assist customers effectively,…
Maintaining old features is costly due to the need for additional infrastructure and resources. New features may require new hardware or software, but old systems must remain to support legacy features. This dual maintenance consumes time and…