Best practices for green (sustainable) software development using artificial intelligence

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-436

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Sustainable Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Carbon Footprint, Energy Efficiency, Green Programming Language, Software development methodologies, Green Programming, Green Software

Abstract

Introduction: Today different areas such as software engineering (IS), environment and Artificial Intelligence (AI) converge. IS with AI is based on the transformation of software development, starting the process with the code and including implementation. Methodology: the employee is descriptive type. Information was extracted from scientific databases. After identifying the problem and defining the scope of work, two AI tools were selected for software development, then the performance of the programs was analyzed, evaluating energy efficiency. Results: According to the studies carried out, the Java language is the greenest compared to Python. Discussion: Modern computer programs have many challenges, one of them, they have millions of lines of code (LDC), this aspect can lead to resource consumption and performance difficulties, which is reflected in effectiveness and affects the user experience. Conclusions: It was concluded that creating sustainable and ethical systems, it is essential to project a responsible future, where developers have the power and responsibility to generate appropriate and environmentally friendly applications.

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Ricardo Antonio Botero Rios, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Ph.D. in Education with Learning and Knowledge Technologies from the Virtual University of the State of Michoacán, Mexico, a Master's in Free Software from the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, and a degree in Systems Engineering from San Buenaventura University in Cali. He has been a research professor at the Minuto de Dios University since 2023, where he has led and participated in various projects. Additionally, he has over 24 years of experience as a university professor and more than 20 years of experience as an analyst and developer of information systems. He has also served as a project director and advisor. His areas of interest include information systems, software development, the creation of educational audiovisual content, computerized educational materials, the management of virtual environments, and environmental care/preservation.

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2024-07-30

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Botero Rios, R. A. (2024). Best practices for green (sustainable) software development using artificial intelligence. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 9, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-436

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