Technical debt is a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. Technical debt can be created when development teams take actions to expedite the delivery of a piece of functionality or a requirement, such as writing concise documentation, writing clean and perfect code, improving security, and building clean data sources. Technical debt can be harmful to the development process and compromise the quality of the product. In Scrum, the Development Team is responsible for delivering a product Increment at the end of the sprint adhering to the definition of "Done," while the Product Owners responsibility is to maximize the value customers derive from the Development Teams work. Here are some best practices for managing technical debt in Scrum projects:

• Define and measure technical debt: Identify the technical debt items and measure them based on their impact and urgency.
• Prioritize and plan how to reduce technical debt: Assign technical debt items to different sprints, depending on your capacity and goals.
• Communicate and collaborate on technical debt with stakeholders: Make technical debt visible and transparent to everyone involved in the project, such as the product owner, the Scrum master, the developers, and the customers.

By following these best practices, Scrum teams can manage technical debt effectively and maintain a high velocity of delivery.