Summary
In this chapter, we examined the profound influence architectural choices exert on the energy consumption and carbon footprint of software. Emphasizing the essential integration of energy efficiency from the inception of software design to its deployment, we have navigated from theoretical underpinnings to their practical applications.
Methodologies for precisely measuring digital emissions were introduced, tackling the inherent challenges and laying the groundwork with essential metrics for quantification. This all-encompassing approach highlights the necessity of incorporating sustainability throughout the software development life cycle, providing actionable guidance as a fundamental step toward adopting energy efficiency and Digital Sobriety within software development practices.
Moreover, we introduced a variety of industry methodologies designed to meet the challenges of accurately estimating carbon emissions.
Moving forward, the next chapter will delve into...
