Analyzing the Resource Utilization of Lambda Functions on Mobile Devices: Case Studies on Kotlin and Swift
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: With billions of smartphones in use globally, the daily time spent on these devices contributes significantly to overall electricity consumption. Given this scale, even minor reductions in smartphone power use could result in substantial energy savings. This study explores the impact of Lambda functions on resource consumption in mobile programming. While Lambda functions are known for enhancing code readability and conciseness, their use does not add to the functional capabilities of a programming language. Our research investigates the implications of using Lambda functions in terms of battery utilization, memory usage, and execution time compared to equivalent code structures without Lambda functions. Our findings reveal that Lambda functions impose a considerable resource overhead on mobile devices without offering additional functionalities.
Source: IEEE Pervasive Computing
Institution: Boston University
Language: English
Topic: Green IT and Sustainability
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4413371220