A Fundamental Duality of Software Engineering
What is the value of that function for x = 6?
Bertrand Meyer
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Incremental Research vs. Paradigm-Shift Mania
Bertrand Meyer asks why too many research agencies seem obsessed with funding only groundbreaking projects.
Bertrand Meyer presents data on the computer and programming knowledge of two groups of novice CS students.
Understanding CS1 Students; Defective Software
Mark Guzdial writes about why teachers must grasp introductory CS students' theories about computing. Bertrand Meyer argues for the necessity of analyzing large-scale software disasters and publishing a detailed technical study.
In Support of Open Reviews; Better Teaching Through Large-Scale Data Mining
Bertrand Meyer writes about his long-standing decision not to provide anonymous reviews. Greg Linden considers how educational practices could be improved through the data mining of students' schoolwork.
The contributions and personality of John McCarthy, one of the pioneers of computer science.
The Modes and Uses of Scientific Publication
Publication is about helping the advancement of humankind. Let us take this basis for granted and look at the other, possibly less glamorous aspects. Publication has four modes: Publicity; Exam; Business; and Ritual.
The Nastiness Problem in Computer Science
Are we malevolent grumps? Nothing personal, but as a community computer scientists sometimes seem to succumb to negativism.
Long Live Incremental Research!
“Break through!” clamor the funding agencies, which scorn “incremental” research. Sure, every human being needs hype; in truth, though, almost all research—good research included—is incremental.
Software Verification Turns Mainstream
Verification is maturing to the point where it will become integrated into mainstream software development.
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