What a technical audit includes
A simple checklist turned out to be more useful than any tool. The short answer is that it depends, but the reasons are worth going through. Most of the problems were not technical at all.
Most of the problems were not technical at all. Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier. The first step is always to look at what already exists.
Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat. It is easy to underestimate how much time preparation saves later. Nothing here is new, but it is easy to forget when you are in a hurry. Most of the problems were not technical at all.
In practice, the details matter more than the overall plan. If you are planning something similar, start small and keep notes.