Journal of Software-Evolution and Process
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Software Engineering through Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Software Evolution and Maintenance:
Research on the processes and techniques that facilitate the evolution and maintenance of software systems, including refactoring, technical debt management, and change impact analysis. - Software Process Improvement:
Studies aimed at enhancing software development processes through various methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, and empirical assessments of best practices. - Software Quality Assurance:
Investigations into quality assurance methods and metrics, including defect prediction, testing strategies, and automated testing frameworks. - Emerging Technologies in Software Engineering:
Exploration of the implications of new technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing on software development practices and methodologies. - Human Factors in Software Development:
Research that examines the impact of human behavior, team dynamics, and organizational culture on software development effectiveness. - Security and Compliance in Software Development:
Focus on security challenges in software engineering, including vulnerability assessments, secure coding practices, and compliance with industry regulations.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence in Software Development:
A significant increase in research exploring the use of AI techniques for code generation, defect prediction, and automated testing, indicating a trend towards integrating intelligent systems in software engineering. - DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
Growing emphasis on methodologies and practices that support DevOps, including automation of testing and deployment processes to enhance software delivery efficiency. - Blockchain and Smart Contracts:
Emerging research on blockchain technology and smart contracts, focusing on their security implications and development processes, as they gain traction in various industries. - Cybersecurity in Software Engineering:
A rising trend in addressing security challenges within software development processes, with a focus on vulnerability detection and secure coding practices. - Human-Centric Software Engineering:
Increased attention on the human aspects of software development, including team dynamics, user experience, and the impact of organizational culture on software projects.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Waterfall Methodologies:
There is a noticeable decline in publications focused on traditional waterfall methodologies as the industry increasingly adopts Agile and DevOps practices. - Manual Testing Practices:
Research on manual testing techniques has decreased, with a shift towards automated testing solutions that leverage AI and machine learning. - Legacy System Management:
Interest in legacy systems and their management is waning, likely due to the industry's focus on modernizing applications and adopting cloud-based solutions. - Single-Discipline Software Engineering:
Publications that focus solely on specific disciplines within software engineering (e.g., programming languages) are less frequent, as interdisciplinary approaches become more prevalent. - Static Analysis Tools:
There has been a reduction in research dedicated specifically to static analysis tools, as dynamic and hybrid analysis methods gain popularity.
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