Sustainability as a Starting Point in Software Development

Software sustainability is becoming critical due to the increased use of software systems. Despite gaining attention from researchers over the last decade, there remains no consensus within the software engineering community on how to approach sustainability. We believe that this confusion arises from an ambiguity regarding the integration of sustainability into the software development process, with many suggesting its consideration as a component of software quality. In this paper, we advocate for a shift in perspective, emphasizing the importance of considering the development process of software systems. We propose that sustainability should be the starting point and cornerstone of software development.