Sustainable Software: The Power of Eco-Friendly Code

The environmental impact of our internet usage habits often goes unnoticed. Every online action we take leads to small amounts of carbon emissions. Considering that 5.35 billion people use the internet worldwide, these emissions combine to create a significant impact (yes, using the internet is a bit like eating too much chocolate cake).

The carbon footprint of the information and communication technology sector accounts for about 2% to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is almost equal to that of aviation and is expected to double by 2025. In this scenario, sustainable software development strategies are more critical than ever. Writing code while saving the world? Sounds amazing!

What is Sustainable Software?

Sustainable software is an approach that aims to minimize environmental impacts at every stage of the software development process. It sits at the intersection of software design, climate science, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and user experience optimization.

The goal is to develop software that minimizes energy usage and carbon emissions. So, while writing efficient code, we’re also saving the planet (maybe even meeting our coffee needs simultaneously). Who said software is boring?