12 papers
Limitations of Synthetic Data Generation in Specialized Data-Scarce Domains
Edward Zhang, Marcel Hussing, Tanay Tandon +12
Advances in diffusion-based generative models have motivated the use of synthetic image generation to alleviate data scarcity in vision tasks. While this strategy has shown promise…
A Preliminary Study on the Impact of AI in the Creativity and Collaboration in Software Teams
Danilo Monteiro Ribeiro, Kiev Gama, Victoria Jackson
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are reshaping software engineering work, increasingly acting as cognitive partners rather than purely instrumental aids. Most AI to…
Communication Skills in Software Engineering: A Multivocal Review
Dannilo Rabelo, Deisy Peres, Emmanuel Dias +4
Communication skills are increasingly recognized as essential in Software Engineering, yet discussions about them remain fragmented across academic and gray literature. This fragme…
Challenges and Enablers: Remote Work for People with Disabilities in Software Development Teams
Thayssa Rocha, Luciano Teran, Marcelle Mota +3
The increasing adoption of remote and hybrid work modalities in the technology sector has brought new opportunities and challenges for the inclusion of people with disabilities (PW…
"Can you feel the vibes?": An exploration of novice programmer engagement with vibe coding
Kiev Gama, Filipe Calegario, Victoria Jackson +3
Emerging alongside generative AI and the broader trend of AI-assisted coding, the term "vibe coding" refers to creating software via natural language prompts rather than direct cod…
Tether: A Personalized Support Assistant for Software Engineers with ADHD
Aarsh Shah, Cleyton Magalhaes, Kiev Gama +1
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in software engineering often overlook neurodiversity, particularly the experiences of developers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD…