Technical debt accumulates when services deviate from best practices, use outdated plugins, or lack proper governance. Amplication’s Platform Console provides tools to track, manage, and resolve technical debt efficiently across multiple resources. The Tech Debt Alerts page offers a centralized view of outdated plugins, versions, and necessary updates, ensuring all services stay aligned with organizational standards.

The Tech Debt Alerts Page provides a structured list of all detected issues, allowing platform teams and developers to monitor and address technical debt effectively.

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Tech Debt Alerts Page

The Tech Debt Alerts Page provides a clear view of outdated dependencies, outdated plugins, and required updates across multiple services.

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Key Components:

  • Filters & Status Selection

    • Status Filter: View only Active tech debt alerts or include resolved ones.
    • Type Filter: Narrow results based on the type of issue, such as Plugin-related debt.

  • Alert List Details

    • Type & Name: Identifies the affected service.
    • Created Date: Shows when the issue was detected.
    • Alert Type: Indicates the nature of the issue (e.g., Plugin updates required).
    • Plugin Name: Specifies which plugin is outdated.
    • Outdated Version vs. Latest Version: Highlights discrepancies between the current and required versions.
    • Status: Displays whether the issue is still Active or has been addressed.
    • Action Button: Provides a View Details option for further investigation and resolution steps.

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Resolving Technical Debt

Amplication provides multiple strategies to resolve technical debt across services, ensuring all resources follow best practices and stay up to date.

Centralized Governance with Live Templates

Enforce Live Templates to standardize service configurations, ensuring all resources follow best practices and Golden Paths. Updates applied to templates automatically propagate across associated services, maintaining consistency and reducing technical debt.

Private Plugins for Best Practices

Use Private Plugins to enforce architectural guidelines, distribute updates efficiently, and embed best practices across multiple services. Managed in your own Git repository, private plugins provide full control over service customization and governance.

Automated Updates and Notifications

Keep services up to date with the latest frameworks, security patches, and configurations. The Tech Debt Alerts Page notifies teams when updates are available, while the Platform Console automates update requests, ensuring a streamlined resolution process.

Change Management Across Multiple Resources

Maintain visibility and control over updates by tracking changes applied to templates and plugins. Preview modifications before applying them, ensuring a smooth change management process.

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How to Resolve Tech Debt from the Alerts Page

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Step 1

Identify Services with Outdated Configurations - Open the Tech Debt Alerts Page to view all detected issues. - Use filters to focus on specific services or alert types.

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Step 2

Review Alert Details - Click View Details to examine the outdated plugin or configuration. - Compare the Outdated Version and Latest Version to understand necessary changes.

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Step 3

Apply Fixes and Updates - Update the Live Template or Private Plugin to reflect the latest standards. - Apply version updates directly within the affected service.

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Step 4

Monitor and Validate Changes - Ensure services continue functioning correctly after updates. - Use the Platform Console to track progress and resolve any remaining issues.

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Benefits of Managing Technical Debt in Amplication

✅ Consistent Best Practices – Keep all services aligned with architectural guidelines.
✅ Automated Compliance – Ensure updates and security patches are applied systematically.
✅ Faster Development Cycles – Reduce manual maintenance efforts.
✅ Improved Scalability – Prevent long-term technical debt accumulation.

By leveraging Amplication’s Tech Debt Alerts Page and automated governance tools, platform teams can proactively manage technical debt and ensure a maintainable, scalable infrastructure.