Bjorna Kalaja

The Environmental Impact of Software Development

What if your coding best practices were also best for the planet? Learn how SOLID principles can directly reduce your software's environmental impact.

The Environmental Impact of Software Development
#1about 3 minutes

The journey from programming to software sustainability

A personal career path shows how a general interest in technology can evolve into a specialized focus on environmental impact.

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Overcoming the perfectionist mindset in green software

Sustainability in software is about mindful progress and consistent measurement, not achieving a perfect net-zero state immediately.

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How to get stakeholder buy-in for sustainability

Frame sustainability initiatives in terms of cost-effectiveness and start by building momentum within the development team to influence leadership.

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Why refactoring is the right frame for sustainability

Using the familiar concept of refactoring makes sustainability work more accessible and frames it as a continuous improvement rather than a new, complex KPI.

#5about 3 minutes

Simple ways developers can write sustainable code

Developers can improve energy efficiency by applying existing best practices, such as SOLID principles, without needing specialized sustainability knowledge.

#6about 3 minutes

Navigating the environmental impact of AI in coding

While AI-driven "vibe coding" increases energy consumption, the responsibility lies with tool builders to create sustainable platforms for mindful use.

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