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Green Software Engineering

You're reading from   Green Software Engineering Exploring Green Technology for Sustainable IT Solutions

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835885888
Length 236 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Santiago Fontanarrosa Santiago Fontanarrosa
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Environmental Impact of Software FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Digital Carbon Footprint 3. Chapter 2: Sustainable Software Engineering and Digital Sobriety Principles 4. Part 2: Developing Energy-Efficient Software
5. Chapter 3: Green Architecture and Measuring Impact 6. Chapter 4: User Experience and Design 7. Chapter 5: Algorithms and Programming Languages 8. Chapter 6: Development and Testing 9. Chapter 7: Infrastructure and Deployment 10. Chapter 8: Data Management 11. Part 3: Green Engineering at Scale
12. Chapter 9: Sustainable Software Delivery Framework 13. Chapter 10: Regulations, Standards, and Future Perspectives 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Development and Testing

In the previous chapter, we analyzed the energy efficiency of different programming languages, emphasizing the need to consider sustainability alongside traditional performance metrics. The discussion on energy-efficient algorithms illustrated how strategic choices in algorithm design can significantly reduce the digital carbon footprint. We also identified essential tools and best practices for constructing digital products.

In this chapter, we will explore the following key topics:

  • Web and mobile development: Focusing on sustainability, this section covers how to implement green coding practices and digital sobriety, ensuring that web and mobile applications are energy-efficient.
  • Backend services development: In this section, we will explore best practices aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of applications that consume data through backend operations.
  • Sustainable testing: The chapter concludes with the critical role of testing in sustainable...
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