Advancing green computing: Practices, strategies, and impact in modern software development for environmental sustainability

Akoh Atadoga 1, Uchenna Joseph Umoga 2 Oluwaseun Augustine Lottu 3 and Enoch Oluwademilade Sodiya 3

1 Independent Researcher, San Francisco, USA.
2 Independent Researcher, Seattle, Washington, USA.
3 Independent Researcher, UK.
 
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 11(01), 220–230.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.11.1.0052
Publication history: 
Received on 03 January 2024, revised on 09 Februay 2024, accepted on 12 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
Advancing Green Computing: Practices, Strategies, and Impact in Modern Software Development for Environmental Sustainability explores the evolving landscape of green computing within the realm of software development, emphasizing the imperative for environmentally sustainable practices. In response to escalating environmental concerns, the computing industry is undergoing a paradigm shift towards reducing its carbon footprint and mitigating ecological impacts. This shift is particularly crucial in software development, given its pervasive influence on technological ecosystems. The review delves into the multifaceted dimensions of green computing, elucidating various practices and strategies that are instrumental in fostering environmental sustainability. From optimizing code efficiency to embracing energy-efficient computing architectures, the review underscores the diverse approaches available to software developers in minimizing resource consumption and carbon emissions. Furthermore, it examines the broader ramifications of these practices, emphasizing their potential to reshape the software industry's ecological footprint and contribute to global efforts for environmental conservation. Moreover, the review highlights the symbiotic relationship between green computing and modern software development methodologies. It elucidates how principles such as agile development and DevOps can be synergistically integrated with green computing practices to enhance sustainability throughout the software development lifecycle. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental considerations into software design, development, and deployment processes, organizations can catalyze transformative changes towards a greener computing ecosystem. The review also investigates the tangible impact of green computing practices on environmental sustainability metrics. Through case studies and empirical analyses, it showcases the efficacy of various strategies in reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and electronic waste generation. Additionally, it discusses the economic and societal benefits accrued from adopting environmentally sustainable practices, ranging from cost savings to enhanced corporate social responsibility. Advancing Green Computing: Practices, Strategies, and Impact in Modern Software Development for Environmental Sustainability provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of green computing within the context of software development. It elucidates the myriad opportunities and challenges associated with fostering environmental sustainability in the computing industry and underscores the transformative potential of integrating green computing principles into modern software development practices.
 
Keywords: 
Software; Computing; Environment; Sustainability; Development; Green
 
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