Rasmus Lerdorf, the father of the PHP Hypertext language that powers almost all of the web’s programs said in a talk recently the importance of writing efficient code for the environment.
This was said while using PHP frameworks as an example. A framework is a ready set structure of code already pre developed for developers to use in order to speed up their programming by not having to write code commonly used in software. It greatly aids in cutting down development time and cost. But because it tries to solve all of the programmers needs there is a tendency to have a code bloat which can affect performance.
PHP developers really need to think about performance for not only scalability reasons but for green reasons. If programs were more efficient it would cut the number of data centres and would reduce energy needs as a result.[source]
I guess the only way to kill this issue is to go for greener and renewable energy to power the internet and the world’s servers. That way it doesn’t matter how energy inefficient your code is as long as the electricity powering it is clean and green. Of course it shouldn’t stop PC manufacturers from creating more energy efficient computers.
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