SummaryThe Mikado Method is a book written by the creators of this process. It describes a pragmatic, straightforward, and empirical method to plan and perform non-trivial technical improvements on an existing software system. The method has simple rules, but the applicability is vast. As you read, you'll practice a step-by-step system for identifying the scope and nature of your technical debt, mapping the key dependencies, and determining the safest way to approach the "Mikado"-your goal.About the TechnologyThe game "pick-up sticks" is a good metaphor for the Mikado Method. You eliminate "technical debt" -the legacy problems embedded in nearly every software system- by following a set of easy-to-implement rules. You ca...