Green Web Development: Strategies for Building Energy-Efficient Web Applications

Abstract: As the internet continues to expand globally, web applications are increasingly contributing to the world’s energy consumption and carbon emissions. This paper explores strategies for building energy-efficient web applications, aligning with the principles of green software development. It highlights the importance of optimizing resource usage, reducing data transfer, and improving application performance to minimize environmental impact. Key techniques discussed include efficient coding practices, image and asset optimization, leveraging Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), implementing caching strategies, and reducing server energy consumption through serverless architectures and cloud optimization. The paper also evaluates tools like Lighthouse and Green Web Foundation to measure and track energy efficiency. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the role of sustainable web design principles, including lightweight UI frameworks, minimalistic design, and renewable-powered hosting services. By adopting these strategies, developers and organizations can contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of digital technologies while maintaining high-performing and scalable web applications. This research provides actionable insights for creating sustainable digital solutions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and promote greener practices in the tech industry.Note: Need to write as irjet paper. Added the format paper.