Source code written in textual programming languages is typically edited in integrated
development environments (IDEs) or specialized code editors. These tools often display …

Most novice programmers are not explicitly aware of the problem-solving process used to
approach programming problems and cannot articulate to an instructor where they are in …

When solving programming problems, novices are often not aware of where they are in the
problem-solving process. For instance, students who misinterpret the problem prompt will …

Prior work has shown that intelligent user interfaces (IUIs) that use modalities such as
speech, gesture, and writing pose challenges for children due to their developing cognitive …

The difficulty in understanding compiler error messages can be a major impediment to
novice student learning. To alleviate this issue, multiple researchers have run experiments …

Many techniques were proposed for detecting software misconfigurations in cloud systems
and for diagnosing unintended behavior caused by such misconfigurations. Detection and …

One common frustration students face when first learning to program in a compiled
language is the difficulty in interpreting the compiler error messages they receive. Attempts …

Programming is central to computing. It is both the practical tool that actually puts the power
of computing to work and a source of intellectual stimulation and beauty. Therefore …

We present TEGCER, an automated feedback tool for novice programmers. TEGCER uses
supervised classification to match compilation errors in new code submissions with relevant …

In the challenging field of introductory programming, high enrolments and failure rates drive
us to explore tools and systems to enhance student outcomes, especially automated tools …