
Green Coding: What It Is and 13 Ways to Practice It in Your Next Project
Every line of code you write has an invisible carbon footprint. Software now accounts for 2-4% of global greenhouse gas emissions—roughly equivalent to the aviation industry. But here’s what’s exciting: you can dramatically reduce this impact without sacrificing functionality. Green coding isn’t about building fewer features—it’s about building them smarter. In this comprehensive guide, discover 13 actionable techniques that will help you write energy-efficient code, reduce operational costs by up to 70%, and position yourself as a forward-thinking developer in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability.