Software engineering theory and inter-disciplinary research

Engineering research differs greatly, both in its aims and in its methods, from traditional "scientific" research. While Sciences deal with the study of existing objects and phenomena, be it physically, metaphysically or conceptually, Engineering is ...

The Impact Project provides a solid and scholarly assessment of the impact software engineering research has had on software engineering practice. The assessment takes the form of a series of studies and briefings, each involving literature searches and,...

The success of Software Engineering research can be measured by its impact on software system implementation quality, productivity, and ability to address complexity initially and in the future. While it is recognized that it may take years for new ...