DjangoCon Europe 2024 | Greening Digital - how to set up your django app with green coding metrics

Set up your Django app with green coding metrics and minimize environmental impact. Learn about tools and libraries like Docker and Puppeteer.

Key takeaways
  • The speaker is talking about “green coding” metrics and how to set up a Django app to measure its environmental impact.
  • The environmental impact of digital services is significant, and measuring and reducing it is crucial.
  • There are various tools available to measure environmental impact, including usage-based global view tools and system view tools.
  • The speaker uses the example of a website and explains how to set up tools to measure its environmental impact.
  • The importance of green coding is highlighted, and the speaker encourages developers to take steps to reduce their environmental impact.
  • The speaker also mentions the Green Software Foundation and its work in promoting green coding.
  • Some specific tools and libraries mentioned include Docker, Puppeteer, and Playwright.
  • The speaker also mentions the use of models to simulate usage patterns.
  • The importance of open-source tools is emphasized, and the speaker encourages developers to contribute to these projects.
  • The speaker also mentions the need for accurate and reliable data to make informed decisions about environmental impact.