From streaming services to productivity apps, software powers our world. But this convenience comes with a hidden environmental cost. DevOps, the practice of streamlining software development and operations, potentially holds the key to unlocking greener, more sustainable software products across industries.
Let’s break down a few of the DevOps principles and see how we can weave in sustainable approaches and how they can help us bring down the environmental impact of our software products.
Sustainability champions: Designate individuals or teams as sustainability champions alongside traditional DevOps roles. They’d advocate for green software considerations and educate others across the organisation.
Shared sustainability KPIs: Include sustainability metrics (energy use, carbon intensity, etc.) alongside traditional operational KPIs. This aligns the goals of both Dev and Ops teams for a holistic impact.
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