[Article] GSP Series #1: Software Developers

## Article Details

**Proposer**: Namrata Narayan | Communications Lead at GSF | @NAMRATA-WOKE)
**Abstract**: This blog will explore the next steps you can take to leverage the knowledge gained from the Green Software Practitioners training to reduce the carbon emissions of your software. This blog can provide practical tips related to how software developers can stay up-to-date on trends and tools, tips for transitioning into a new role, and resources for continuing their professional development.
**Why**: This blog can serve two important OKRs for the organization: change culture and change knowledge)
**Audience**: Mid-career software developers, mid-to-late career software leaders that are looking to play a larger leadership role to steer their company's sustainability goals
**Timeline**: December 2024
## Important Information

**Author**: @NAMRATA-WOKE
**Other contributors**: @russelltrow @jawache
**Article Link**: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-2Tlfn9PCytpRf3c35VnWRQtzCq-nNTqGiFEy0OVcDE/edit
**Graphics Link**: (Link to the design assets for this article, must be in our official GSF drive)
**Published Link**: (The link the article was published to for memory)

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