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This program is tentative and subject to change.

Wed 30 Apr 2025 17:15 - 17:30 at 211 - Requirements

In software engineering, the concept of a ``feature'' is frequently used, yet inconsistently defined across disciplines like requirements engineering (RE) and software product lines (SPL). This inconsistency often leads to communication gaps, rework, and project inefficiencies. To address these challenges, this paper presents an empirical, data-driven approach to explore how features are described, implemented, and managed across real-world projects, starting with open-source software (OSS). By analyzing feature-related branches in OSS repositories, we identify patterns in contributor behavior, feature implementation, and project management activities. Our findings reveal distinct patterns in feature branch activity, offering actionable insights into improving project planning, resource allocation, and coordination across teams. We propose a roadmap for advancing feature-related research, focusing on key research questions that aim to unify the understanding of features across software engineering disciplines. This research has the potential to inform both academic inquiry and practical strategies for improving feature planning, resource allocation, and development workflows in diverse project environments.

This program is tentative and subject to change.

Wed 30 Apr

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16:00 - 17:30
16:00
15m
Talk
A Little Goes a Long Way: Tuning Configuration Selection for Continuous Kernel Fuzzing
Research Track
Sanan Hasanov University of Central Florida, Stefan Nagy University of Utah, Paul Gazzillo University of Central Florida
16:15
15m
Talk
Exploring the Robustness of the Effect of EVO on Intention Valuation through ReplicationAward Winner
Research Track
Yesugen Baatartogtokh University of Massachusetts Amherst, Kaitlyn Cook Smith College, Alicia M. Grubb Smith College
16:30
15m
Talk
Unavoidable Boundary Conditions: A Control Perspective on Goal Conflicts
Research Track
Sebastian Uchitel Universidad de Buenos Aires / Imperial College, Francisco Cirelli Universidad de Buenos Aires, Dalal Alrajeh Imperial College London
16:45
15m
Talk
User Personas Improve Social Sustainability by Encouraging Software Developers to Deprioritize Antisocial Features
Research Track
Bimpe Ayoola Dalhousie University, Miikka Kuutila Dalhousie University, Rina R. Wehbe Dalhousie University, Paul Ralph Dalhousie University
17:00
15m
Talk
VReqST: A Requirement Specification Tool for Virtual Reality Software Products
Demonstrations
Sai Anirudh Karre Software Engineering Research Center. IIIT Hyderabad, Amogha A Halhalli Software Engineering Research Center. IIIT Hyderabad, Raghu Reddy IIIT Hyderabad
17:15
15m
Talk
What is a Feature, Really? Toward a Unified Understanding Across SE Disciplines
New Ideas and Emerging Results (NIER)
Nitish Patkar FHNW, Aimen Fahmi Tata Consultancy Services, Timo Kehrer University of Bern, Norbert Seyff University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
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