Online platforms and communities are a critical part of modern software engineering, yet are
often affected by human biases. While previous studies investigated human biases and their …

The number of software projects developed collaboratively on social coding platforms is
steadily increasing. One of the motivations for developers to participate in open-source …

Many programming languages and technologies have appeared for the purpose of software
development. When choosing a programming language, the developers' cognitive attributes …

Background: Soft skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently or work
in a team, are important for software engineering practitioners. Understanding which soft …

Security is an essential cornerstone of functioning digital marketplaces and communities. If
users doubt that data shared online will remain secure, they will withdraw from platforms …

Context: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the emotions of others. Despite its
relevance for research and practice in software engineering, it is still an under-researched …

We recommend that team members practice empathy by being mindful and understanding
of others, which can reduce blame, improve job motivation, and prevent burnout. Empathy is …