Developers want more efficient software. Here's what over 1000 GitHub users told us they need.

GitHub and Yale research identified a clear signal from over 1,000 GitHub users: developers are asking for better tools and guidance to cut down on wasted compute. The findings point to a practical need for making resource consumption visible during daily work, rather than treating efficiency as an afterthought.

For engineering leaders, this creates a direct link between software efficiency, the rising cost of AI workloads, and sustainability goals. The research suggests that surfacing resource use inside standard workflows can help teams connect their code decisions to real operational and environmental outcomes.

Source: https://github.blog/