2 papers
cs.SE2026
Implicit, Yet Impactful: Understanding Hidden Dependencies in Java Projects
Lyuye Zhang, Chengwei Liu, Fangyuan Zhang +3
As software usage continues to expand, package managers automatically resolve dependencies to construct a dependency graph based on user-specified requirements. These explicitly de…
cs.SE2026
Mind the Gap: An Empirical Study of Synchronization Gaps, Delays, and Missed Opportunities in Software Forks
Jiaying Zhu, Lyuye Zhang, Jiahui Wu +2
Fork-based development enables parallel evolution of software, but unsynchronized contributions create persistent divergence: security patches, bug fixes, and quality improvements…