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Sustainable Software Engineering

Duration: One day

Target Audience:

Software Developers, Engineers, Project Managers, and IT Professionals interested in integrating sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into software development.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the environmental impact of software development.
  2. Implement energy-efficient coding practices.
  3. Evaluate and choose green hosting options.
  4. Apply Agile and sustainable development methodologies.
  5. Optimize resource utilization to minimize waste.
  6. Educate users about energy-efficient software usage.
  7. Measure and report the environmental impact of software applications.

Program Outline:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome

  • Registration, networking, and distribution of program materials.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Introduction to Green Software Engineering

  • Overview of environmental impact in software development.
  • Importance of integrating sustainability into coding practices.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Energy-Efficient Coding Practices

  • Writing energy-efficient code.
  • Identifying and reducing resource-intensive operations.

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Morning Break

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Green Hosting and Infrastructure

  • Selecting data centers powered by renewable energy.
  • Implementing energy-efficient server hardware and cooling systems.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch Break

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Agile and Sustainable Development

  • Applying agile methodologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Incorporating sustainability considerations into development practices.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Resource Utilization and Optimization

  • Implementing tools for monitoring resource usage.
  • Analyzing and optimizing resource-intensive operations.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon Break

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: User Awareness and Engagement

  • Providing users with features to optimize energy consumption.
  • Educating users about the environmental impact of software use.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Green Metrics and Reporting

  • Incorporating metrics to measure energy consumption.
  • Calculating and reporting the carbon footprint.

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Q&A and Closing Remarks

  • Addressing participant questions.
  • Providing additional resources for further learning.

Methodology:

  • Interactive learning: Hands-on exercises and group discussions.
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples of organizations implementing green software practices.
  • Group Activities: Collaborative exercises to apply principles in real-world scenarios.

This one-day interactive classroom learning program provides a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of Sustainable Software Engineering practices, ensuring participants gain practical insights and actionable skills.