Bar charts are an effective way to convey numeric information, but today's algorithms cannot
parse them. Existing methods fail when faced with even minor variations in appearance …

When creating a new software system, or when evolving an existing one, developers do not
reinvent the wheel but, rather, seek available libraries that suit their purpose. In such a …

Quality requirements (QRs) are a key artifact needed to ensure the quality and success of a
software system. Despite their importance, QRs rarely get the same degree of attention as …

Open source software (OSS) allows developers to study, change, and improve the code free
of charge. There are several high-quality software projects which deliver stable and well …

Background: In the context of software development, GitHub has been at the forefront of
platforms to store, analyze and maintain a large number of software repositories. Topics …

During software product development, the combination of digital resources (such as
application programming interfaces and software development kits) establishes loose and …

Software systems are often developed by many developers who have a varying range of
skills and habits. These developers have a big impact on software quality. Understanding …

One of the most significant impediments to the long-term maintainability of software
applications is code smells. Keeping up with the best coding practices can be difficult for …

Android developers are known to frequently update their apps for fixing bugs and
addressing vulnerabilities, but more commonly for introducing new features. This process …

Described are various embodiments of a continuous inte gration software development
platform and system, and implementation method therefor. In one embodiment, the process …