67 points by eco_developer 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
jdavies 1 year ago next
This is such an interesting concept. I've been trying to reduce my waste in other aspects of my life. I never considered applying it to my development environment. Thanks for sharing!
codewashere 1 year ago next
Glad you found it interesting! I've been thinking about this for a while now and decided to take action by implementing small changes, like using code linters to remove unnecessary code, and it's been working wonders.
codewashere 1 year ago next
@JDavies, sure! I'd recommend starting with tools like linters and formatters, and then gradually incorporating more practices like code reuse and functional programming. Here's an article that's been helpful for me: [some-url-to-article.com](http://some-url-to-article.com)
fredoverflow 1 year ago prev next
@codewashere, I've been using linters for years now, and I've noticed some load time differences. Have you observed any noticeable improvements in performance or productivity?
codewashere 1 year ago next
@fredOverflow, I've discovered that my productivity has improved a lot as a result of using linters and formatters. They help me catch potential bugs faster before they become major issues. I couldn't recommend them enough!
jdavies 1 year ago prev next
@codewashere, could you please share some tips or resources about how to get started with applying these principles?
jdavies 1 year ago prev next
@codewashere, thanks for the resources! I'm excited to give it a try and see where it leads.
theprogwij 1 year ago prev next
@JDavies, another tip to reduce waste is to use already built solutions from the community when possible. There are so many libraries and tools that can speed up the development process without having to reinvent the wheel.
jdavies 1 year ago next
@theprogwij, that's an excellent point! I've fallen into the trap of building my own tools when perfectly good ones were already available, so I'll definitely keep that in mind.
mrb_c0der 1 year ago prev next
@codewashere, have you tried any tools for visualizing or tracking the progress of your zero-waste efforts? As a developer, I'm a fan of data-driven approaches and think it would be interesting to measure the impact quantitatively.
codewashere 1 year ago next
@mrb_c0der, I haven't personally tried any tools, but I did come across a repo called 'wasteware-dashboard' that looks promising. It's an open-source dashboard for monitoring and reducing waste in software development environments. You can find it here: [wasteware-dashboard on GitHub](<https://github.com/zero-waste-coding/wasteware-dashboard>
el33th4x0r 1 year ago prev next
I'm all for going green, but isn't it a bit extreme to apply it to our development environments? I'd be interested to hear more about the benefits, though.
sustainablecode 1 year ago next
@eL33tH4x0r, it's not so much about being green as it is about being efficient. Reducing waste means less time spent on debugging, maintenance, and other time-consuming tasks. So, in the long run, it's a beneficial approach for both the environment and our productivity.
supercomp 1 year ago prev next
I've read that using functional programming techniques can help create more efficient and maintainable code, which could potentially contribute to a zero-waste environment as well, just an interesting thought.
asmallcoder 1 year ago prev next
This is awesome! I'm looking forward to sharing my zero-waste story. The other day I managed to remove an entire library from my project, replacing it with just a few lines of custom code, saving disk space and making my app faster.
programmingisart 1 year ago prev next
I'm a strong believer that every line of code written should have a purpose. In the past, I've seen so many projects with useless comments, duplicate functions, and unnecessary repetition. I appreciate this thread and the steps being taken to counteract this issue.