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Software Sustainability: Embracing Sustainable Practices in the Digital Age. Hello Friends! Today, I have decided to commence my advocacy on Green, Sustainable Practices in the Software Development ecosystem. Now, let's dive into a topic close to our digital hearts – Software Sustainability. Climate Snapshot: As we navigate the digital landscape, it's crucial to acknowledge the present state of our climate. Earth's balance is delicate, and every action counts in the face of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental concerns. The Climate Impact of Design and Software: Our digital choices matter. Heavy graphics, resource-intensive apps, and inefficient coding contribute to a growing carbon footprint. It's time to reflect on the environmental cost of our virtual world. Non-Green (Unsustainable) Practices: 1. Excessive Resource Usage:    - Unsustainable: Designing graphics, websites, or software that consume excessive server resources, leading to higher energy consumption in data centers.    - Green Alternative: Optimize graphics and code for efficient resource use, reducing the overall energy footprint. 2. Non-Optimized Code:    - Unsustainable: Writing code without considering its efficiency, leading to longer processing times, increased server load, and higher energy consumption.    - Green Alternative: Adopting clean coding practices, optimizing algorithms, and reducing redundant code to enhance overall efficiency. 3. Single-Use Components:    - Unsustainable: Creating software with single-use components that cannot be easily repurposed or recycled, contributing to electronic waste.    - Green Alternative: Designing modular software with reusable components, promoting a circular economy and minimizing electronic waste. 4. Non-Environmentally Friendly Design Elements:    - Unsustainable: Using design elements that rely heavily on energy-intensive processes, such as complex animations or high-resolution images.    - Green Alternative: Prioritizing simple, energy-efficient design elements that maintain a positive user experience while minimizing environmental impact. Renewable Energy Hosting is also a Green (Sustainable) Practices: Choosing hosting providers powered by renewable energy sources to ensure that the energy used to host websites and applications is environmentally friendly. The Way Forward: Cleaner, Greener Coding. The Anticipated Result: Imagine a collective effort from UI/UX designers and software engineers worldwide – a community dedicated to sustainable coding. Reduced digital carbon emissions, eco-friendly applications, and a positive impact on our planet. Together, our small steps can lead to a giant leap for a cleaner, greener digital landscape. #SustainableTech #GreenCoding #ClimateAction #SoftwareSustainability #TechForTomorrow  #GreenSkillsFuture INCO Academy

🤖 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫?🌱 𝐍𝐨? 𝐔𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 - 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 Katharina Fetzer - 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - 𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: “𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬”🎉👀 Even though the talk was held internally, i.e. exclusively for our CCB mentors group, we of course don’t want you to miss out on it 𝘢𝘯𝘥 our gained insights! 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐓 𝐚𝐭 𝒉𝒚𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐲-𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 - 𝐰𝐨𝐰! 🚚 𝐒𝐨, 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 - 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤?  “During my time at WetterOnline, I worked closely with the editorial team. That was when I became aware of the effects of climate change and inspired me to join hylane. Additionally, and to work towards our sustainable company goals, I'm committed to environmentally friendly IT practices. I wanted to share my knowledge to encourage others to make their software greener and contribute to saving the planet.” 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 60 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩👇🏻: 👉🏻 How can we develop environmentally friendly software? What starting points are there for more digitalization to contribute to a greener future? 👉🏻 End to end software development: how can we identify ways in which not only developers, but also Scrum Masters and administrators can contribute to sustainable software? 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 (FYI: the talk was held in German) 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 😃👇🏻 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞? 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 📬💡 …speaking of our awesome presenter: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐂𝐁 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮, Katharina Fetzer - for stepping onto the stage, for sharing your passion and knowledge and for creating awareness on how technology can contribute to a greener future! 🙏🏻🌎💚 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 🐰🐣👀

Last night I finished reading Building the Foundation for Sustainable Software by Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman It's a great book that encouragingly claims most of us are a '1' on The Green Software Maturity Matrix (Inspiring) and there is a journey towards achieving a '5' (Aspiring). We ( AndAnotherDay | Innovation Designed To Help® ) try to do what we can, but there is more - having our servers 100% renewable energy is the biggest thing we can do. The book advocates for increased adoption of renewable energy sources throughout the industry and champions smart design principles such as graceful shutdowns and adaptability to energy supply fluctuations (if you are attached to The Grid). This book goes beyond the myth that sustainable software is solely about optimising code, delivering a holistic view that emphasises design choices, hardware implications, and aligning our work with the realities of energy systems. One of the sections I stuck one of the Post-its to was about the nonlinear relationship between energy consumed and the work done by hardware components - the more you run on it, the more efficient it becomes. Which isn't something I was aware of. The book also tackles the hidden costs and challenges associated with hardware. It emphasises the 'embodied carbon' costs of manufacturing and encourages readers to consider the environmental impact of constant device replacements. By balancing the benefits of new features against the longer-term sustainability of extending hardware lifespans, developers can make more informed decisions. By tracking key metrics, developers can identify resource-intensive hotspots, benchmark progress, and make data-informed design choices that prioritise sustainability from the outset. "Building Green Software" is a game-changer that opens the door to a world where sustainable practices benefit both the planet and software development (and the bottom line). It serves guide book for developers, showing that reducing operational costs aligns with environmental stewardship. Every developer has the power to make a positive impact, and this book provides the foundation for building a greener future in software development. Green Software Foundation #GreenSoftware #KeironsBooks

🌱 The Intersection of Clean Code and Environmental Responsibility As technology professionals, we often talk about clean code, efficient algorithms, and optimal solutions. But what about applying these same principles to environmental sustainability? Our new Eco-Dev collection bridges this gap. The "Clean Code, Clean Planet" design isn't just a clever programming pun – it's a reminder that as developers, we have the power to influence both digital and environmental ecosystems. Did you know? The global IT industry accounts for about 2% of world carbon emissions. That's similar to the aviation industry! As developers, we can make a difference through: - Energy-efficient code - Sustainable development practices - Environmentally conscious choices Let's start a conversation: How do you implement green practices in your development workflow? Shop our eco-conscious tech wear: https://lnkd.in/e5-xTE7g #GreenTech #SustainableDevelopment #TechForGood #CleanCode #EcoFriendly

🎬 That’s a wrap on Thinkproject Live 2024! We’ve spent this Autumn introducing the built asset industry to a new era of digitalisation, let’s recap what we found out... 💬 It’s time to shift mindsets from managing individual assets to the whole built asset lifecycle. With real-life use cases from top industry experts, we discovered that successful digital transformation is an all-encompassing change, revolving around more than just digitising processes. Every phase of the built asset lifecycle should be managed, documented and analysed as a whole, painting a clear picture of successes, best practices, improvements and opportunities for growth. 💬 Traditional construction software is hindering performance  Conversations with our Thinkproject Live attendees gave valuable insights into digitalisation in action, and a clear message was echoed that inefficiencies are hindering, not helping, progress. From separate point solutions wasting time and decreasing security, to fragmented data that takes too long to collate, it’s clear that the industry is ready for a change. 💬 Health & safety, sustainability and quality are top priorities  Project managers have a big task on their hands: delivering built assets in-line with the latest in Quality, Safety, Health & Environment standards, whilst balancing deadlines and costs. They need concrete data to report to clients and shareholders to win tenders and drive their success and having that data in one central space alleviates hours of manual searching and reporting.  With these key takeaways in mind, we are excited to have been able to present Thinkproject, the industry’s first Built Asset Lifecycle Platform.    One platform integrated with powerful solutions and enhanced with the latest technology from our partners; Thinkproject is ready to tackle the industry’s paint points head-on. ⚡ The right information, available at the right time for every lifecycle phase  ⚡ Data-driven decision making through clear, accurate analytics  ⚡ Solutions to drive efficiency supporting stakeholders to work smarter, not harder It was inspiring to see the passion and enthusiasm for smart digitalisation from our industry experts and our attendees these past few weeks! Three cities, three countries, one message: The future of digitalisation is here.  Did you attend one of our Thinkproject Live events? Share your key takeaways in our comments 👇 Couldn’t make the event but interested in learning more? Head to our website to discover the #futureofconstruction with Thinkproject. 🎥 Thank you to Stéphanie MEURISSE, EnergyWEB for this fantastic video from Thinkproject Live Paris! 

Sustainability in Tech: Bridging My Past and Present 🌍💻"As an ecological engineer turned front-end developer, I've realized the incredible potential of technology in solving our planet's most pressing issues. With skills in both environmental science and web development, I'm on a mission to create digital solutions that not only drive progress but also prioritize sustainability. It's about bringing together my past knowledge of managing ecological resources with my current tech skills to make a real difference. This unique blend of expertise is what fuels my passion for innovation that respects our environment.What role do you see technology playing in sustainability?#Sustainability #TechForGood #Innovation

Green Coding - A Sustainable Path Forward As the digital landscape expands, the environmental impact of the IT industry grows. "Green Coding" focuses on developing software sustainably, reducing the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure.  1. Efficient coding significantly reduces computational power and energy consumption. Key strategies include: - Optimized Algorithms - Improving data access efficiency  2. Effective resource management minimizes energy use through: - Load Balancing - Adjusting active servers based on demand  3. Regularly reviewing and refactoring code reduces energy use by: - Eliminating Redundant Code - Streamlining code to perform the same functions using fewer resources  4. Incorporating sustainability into software design includes: - Building applications with reusable modules - Minimizing data storage and transfer requirements  5. Beyond coding, sustainable IT practices reduce emissions: - E-Waste Management: Properly disposing of and recycling electronic waste. - Green Procurement: Sourcing eco-friendly IT products. - Telecommuting: Encouraging remote work to reduce commuting and office energy use.  6. Switching to renewable energy lowers the environmental impact: - Installing solar panels or wind turbines - Securing long-term agreements to buy renewable energy.  7. Investing in carbon offsetting compensates for unavoidable emissions through: - Reforestation Projects: Planting trees to absorb CO2. - Funding initiatives that displace fossil fuel use. - Carbon Capture Technologies: Supporting technologies that capture and store emissions.  8. Promoting awareness and collaboration within the industry amplifies sustainability efforts: - Industry Partnerships - Employee Engagement initiatives. - Publishing sustainability reports to track progress and accountability. Green Coding represents a forward-thinking approach to software development that prioritizes sustainability.

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Are Your Software Solutions Sustainable? ♻️ As the world grapples with #climatechange, it's not just about reducing our #carbon footprint at home. In this article, let's delve into how #software architecture can impact #globalwarming. Here's a quick look at the key takeaways: • Sustainability is all about using resources responsibly, both now and for future #generations. • Digital #sustainability focuses on minimizing the #environmental impact of software and its infrastructure. • #Energy consumption is a major culprit, with data centers using a huge chunk of the world's electricity. ⚡ • We can optimize #applications and infrastructure to conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint. This #article explores these concepts in more detail and provides an infographic to guide you in building #sustainable software solutions. Head over to the full article to learn more and be part of the solution! ➡️https://lnkd.in/dxKyKQNr #softwarearchitecture #sustainability #climatechange #greenIT #developers #programming #Evenness