What Is Green Software?
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Argues that the energy transition forces two concrete changes: cut data‑center electricity when the grid is carbon‑intense and extend end‑user hardware lifespan, because embodied carbon often outweighs runtime emissions. Recommends ordering work: host in green regions, use multi‑tenancy and spot instances/kubernetes to pack machines (VMware cuts 66% of servers by removing zombies), then demand‑shift delayable jobs, and treat code efficiency last. Introduces the Green Software Maturity Matrix (5 levels) and uses cut hosting bill in half as a measurable, achievable target.
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- 0:00Intro
- 0:42Session "What Is Green Software?" by Anne Currie
- 38:29Anne answers questions from the audience
- 43:40Outro
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