Lean Software Development: Reducing Agile’s Environmental Impact

The Environmental Cost of Agile: Why Lean Software Development is the Next Step

Did you know the IT industry is on track to become a leading contributor to global carbon emissions? Despite the vast computing power at our fingertips, a staggering amount of it is reserved, but goes unused, creating a digital landfill of wasted energy and resources. This article takes a deep dive into how the pursuit of speed and agility in software development has paradoxically led to this unsustainable situation. We’ll trace the evolution of methodologies from Waterfall to Agile, revealing how our “growth at all costs” mindset has fostered a culture of over provisioning. But there’s hope: we’ll explore how embracing Lean principles can revolutionise software development, leading to a more sustainable and efficient future for the IT industry.