green-software
What is a carbon handprint?
I've recently started reading "Building Green Software" as part of an online book club and, in the introduction, the authors reference the potential "carbon handprint" of software. I wasn't familiar with this term, so I decided to dig into it to learn
Is the proliferation of edge data centres counterproductive towards the goal of more sustainable software?
Proponents of edge computing (myself included) have argued that the edge can help us create more environmentally friendly software. While removing the use of a data centre for some operations by running them locally rather than on a remote server is a clear step in the right direction, what'
How edge computing can reduce your software's carbon footprint
I think often about how I can apply my skills as a software engineer in ways that contribute to the betterment of society. The climate crisis in particular is one where on an individual level I don't always feel like I can do much. At the QCon London