In the context of large language model(LLM)reshaping software engineering education,this paper presents OSSerCopilot,a LLM-based tutoring system designed to address the critical challenge faced by newcomers(especially...In the context of large language model(LLM)reshaping software engineering education,this paper presents OSSerCopilot,a LLM-based tutoring system designed to address the critical challenge faced by newcomers(especially student contributors)in open source software(OSS)communities.Leveraging natural language processing,code semantic understanding,and learner profiling,the system functions as an intelligent tutor to scaffold three core competency domains:contribution guideline interpretation,project architecture comprehension,and personalized task matching.By transforming traditional onboarding barriers-such as complex contribution documentation and opaque project structures-into interactive learning journeys,OSSerCopilot enables newcomers to complete their first OSS contribution more easily and confidently.This paper highlights how LLM technologies can redefine software engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical OSS participation,offering implications for curriculum design,competency assessment,and sustainable OSS ecosystem cultivation.A demonstration video of the system is available at https://figshare.com/articles/media/OSSerCopilot_Introduction_mp4/29510276.展开更多
Traditional grade-centered evaluation models are inadequate for high-quality software engineering talents in the digital and AI era.This study develops an academic development monitoring system to address shortcomings...Traditional grade-centered evaluation models are inadequate for high-quality software engineering talents in the digital and AI era.This study develops an academic development monitoring system to address shortcomings in dynamics,interdisciplinary integration,and industry adaptability.It builds a multi-dimensional dynamic model covering seven core dimensions with quantitative scoring,non-linear weighting,and DivClust grouping.An intelligent platform with real-time monitoring,early warning,and personalized recommendations integrates AI like multi-modal fusion and large-model diagnosis.The“monitoring-warning-improvement”loop helps optimize training programs,support personalized planning,and bridge talent-industry gaps,enabling digital transformation in software engineering education evaluation.展开更多
The rapid development of new-quality productive forces(NQPF)has intensified the demand for high-level innovative talent.As a representative of NQPF,generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)offers powerful tools to res...The rapid development of new-quality productive forces(NQPF)has intensified the demand for high-level innovative talent.As a representative of NQPF,generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)offers powerful tools to reshape talent cultivation but also presents significant challenges,including skill hollowing,ethical risks,and a growing disconnect between education and industry needs.Currently,graduate-level software engineering education struggles with outdated curricula and insufficient alignment with practical demands.In this paper,we propose a dual-core collaborative framework driven by“GenAI technology”and“industry demand”.Under this framework,we design a four-dimensional capability development path to enhance graduate students’innovation in software engineering practice.This path focuses on①scientific research innovation,②engineering problem-solving,③cross-domain collaborative evolution,and④ethical risk governance.The proposed approach promotes a shift from traditional knowledge transfer to human-machine collaborative innovation,aligning talent cultivation with the demands of the NQPF.展开更多
Promoting the integration of industry and education and deepening school-enterprise cooperation in talent cultivation and collaborative innovation are long-term goals of higher education.This paper systematically anal...Promoting the integration of industry and education and deepening school-enterprise cooperation in talent cultivation and collaborative innovation are long-term goals of higher education.This paper systematically analyzes the multiple perspectives,practical challenges,and implementation paths of in-depth school-enterprise cooperation.Based on the typical case of school-enterprise cooperation at the School of Information and Software Engineering,University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC),this paper explores the innovative practices of in-depth school-enterprise cooperation in talent cultivation,scientific research,and faculty construction.It also explores a multi-party collaborative mechanism from the perspectives of universities,enterprises,students,and the government.By policy guidance,resource integration,and benefit sharing,this mechanism achieves in-depth integration of industry and education,providing references and examples for further development of school-enterprise cooperation in the new era.展开更多
With the advent of the AI era,how can students effectively utilize generative AI large models to assist in course learning?At the same time,how can teachers utilize generative AI tools and the teaching concept of OBE ...With the advent of the AI era,how can students effectively utilize generative AI large models to assist in course learning?At the same time,how can teachers utilize generative AI tools and the teaching concept of OBE to stimulate students’innovative consciousness and teamwork ability,enabling students to identify some problems in a certain industry or field and creatively propose feasible solutions,and truly achieve the cultivation of new models in software engineering course teaching with the assistance of generative AI tools?This paper presents research and practice on a new model for cultivating software engineering courses that integrates generative AI and OBE,introduces the specific process of teaching reform and practice,and finally explains the achievements of teaching reform.展开更多
The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)has placed significant pressure on universities to rethink how they train software engineering students.Tools like GitHub Copilot can now generate basic code in seco...The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)has placed significant pressure on universities to rethink how they train software engineering students.Tools like GitHub Copilot can now generate basic code in seconds.This raises important questions:What is the value of traditional programming education?What role should instructors play when AI becomes a powerful teaching assistant?How should the goals of software engineering programs change as companies increasingly use AI to handle coding tasks?This paper explores the key challenges AI brings to software engineering education and proposes practical strategies for updating talent development models to meet these changes.展开更多
Building a collaborative education mechanism,improving students’engineering practice and innovation abilities,and cultivating software engineering innovation talents that meet industry needs are of great significance...Building a collaborative education mechanism,improving students’engineering practice and innovation abilities,and cultivating software engineering innovation talents that meet industry needs are of great significance for fully implementing the“Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program”of the Ministry of Education and achieving the goal of building a strong engineering education country.The School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC)has been thoroughly studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress.The school has steadfastly promoted the Project of Nurturing the Soul of the New Era.The school has taken moral education as its core,deeply explored the resources of“all staff,throughout the process,in all aspects”,and constructed and implemented the collaborative education mechanism.These efforts have laid a solid foundation for cultivating excellent talents in software engineering in the new era.展开更多
The advancement of Internet of Things(IoT)technology is driving industries toward intelligent digital transformation,highlighting the crucial role of software engineering.Despite this,the integration of software engin...The advancement of Internet of Things(IoT)technology is driving industries toward intelligent digital transformation,highlighting the crucial role of software engineering.Despite this,the integration of software engineering into IoT engineering education remains underexplored.To address this gap,the School of Software at North University of China,in collaboration with QST Innovation Technology Group Co.,Ltd.(QST),has developed an innovative educational mechanism.This initiative focuses on the software engineering IoT track and optimizes the teaching process through the outcome-based education(OBE)concept.It incorporates military-industrial characteristics,introduces advanced information and technology curricula,and enhances laboratory infrastructure.The goal is to cultivate innovative talents with unique capabilities,thereby fostering the comprehensive development and application of IoT technology.展开更多
The advent of large language models(LLMs)has made knowledge acquisition and content creation increasingly easier and cheaper,which in turn redefines learning and urges transformation in software engineering education....The advent of large language models(LLMs)has made knowledge acquisition and content creation increasingly easier and cheaper,which in turn redefines learning and urges transformation in software engineering education.To do so,there is a need to understand the impact of LLMs on software engineering education.In this paper,we conducted a preliminary case study on three software requirements engineering classes where students are allowed to use LLMs to assist in their projects.Based on the students’experience,performance,and feedback from a survey conducted at the end of the courses,we characterized the challenges and benefits of applying LLMs in software engineering education.This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the integration of LLMs in education,emphasizing both their prominent potential and the need for balanced,mindful usage.展开更多
To address the severe challenges posed by the international situation and meet the needs of the national major development strategies,the traditional software engineering talent cultivation model lacks interdisciplina...To address the severe challenges posed by the international situation and meet the needs of the national major development strategies,the traditional software engineering talent cultivation model lacks interdisciplinary education focused on specific fields,making it difficult to cultivate engineering leaders with multidisciplinary backgrounds who are capable of solving complex real-world problems.To solve this problem,based on the decade-long interdisciplinary talent cultivation achievements of the College of Software Engineering at Sichuan University,this article proposes the“Software Engineering+”innovative talent cultivation paradigm.It provides an analysis through professional construction of interdisciplinary talents,the design of talent cultivation frameworks,the formulation of cultivation plans,the establishment of interdisciplinary curriculum systems,the reform of teaching modes,and the improvement of institutional systems.Scientific solutions are proposed,and five project models implemented and operated by the College of Software Engineering at Sichuan University are listed as practical examples,offering significant reference value.展开更多
Quantum software development utilizes quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to address problems that are challenging for classical systems.However,it must also adhere to critical quantum constraints...Quantum software development utilizes quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to address problems that are challenging for classical systems.However,it must also adhere to critical quantum constraints,notably the no-cloning theorem,which prohibits the exact duplication of unknown quantum states and has profound implications for cryptography,secure communication,and error correction.While existing quantum circuit representations implicitly honor such constraints,they lack formal mechanisms for early-stage verification in software design.Addressing this constraint at the design phase is essential to ensure the correctness and reliability of quantum software.This paper presents a formal metamodeling framework using UML-style notation and and Object Constraint Language(OCL)to systematically capture and enforce the no-cloning theorem within quantum software models.The proposed metamodel formalizes key quantum concepts—such as entanglement and teleportation—and encodes enforceable invariants that reflect core quantum mechanical laws.The framework’s effectiveness is validated by analyzing two critical edge cases—conditional copying with CNOT gates and quantum teleportation—through instance model evaluations.These cases demonstrate that the metamodel can capture nuanced scenarios that are often mistaken as violations of the no-cloning theorem but are proven compliant under formal analysis.Thus,these serve as constructive validations that demonstrate the metamodel’s expressiveness and correctness in representing operations that may appear to challenge the no-cloning theorem but,upon rigorous analysis,are shown to comply with it.The approach supports early detection of conceptual design errors,promoting correctness prior to implementation.The framework’s extensibility is also demonstrated by modeling projective measurement,further reinforcing its applicability to broader quantum software engineering tasks.By integrating the rigor of metamodeling with fundamental quantum mechanical principles,this work provides a structured,model-driven approach that enables traditional software engineers to address quantum computing challenges.It offers practical insights into embedding quantum correctness at the modeling level and advances the development of reliable,error-resilient quantum software systems.展开更多
With the rapid development of software engineering,traditional teaching methods are confronted with the challenges of short knowledge update cycles and the rapid emergence of new technologies.By analyzing the current ...With the rapid development of software engineering,traditional teaching methods are confronted with the challenges of short knowledge update cycles and the rapid emergence of new technologies.By analyzing the current situation of the mismatch between educational practices and industrial change,this study proposes an innovative teaching model—“Micro-practices”.This model integrates new knowledge and new technologies into the teaching process quickly and flexibly through practical teaching projects with“short class time,small capacity,and cloud environment”to meet the different educational needs of students,teachers,and enterprises.The aim is to train innovative software engineering talents who can meet the challenges of the future.展开更多
The agility of Internet of Things(IoT)software engineering is benchmarked based on its systematic insights for wide application support infrastructure developments.Such developments are focused on reducing the interfa...The agility of Internet of Things(IoT)software engineering is benchmarked based on its systematic insights for wide application support infrastructure developments.Such developments are focused on reducing the interfacing complexity with heterogeneous devices through applications.To handle the interfacing complexity problem,this article introduces a Semantic Interfacing Obscuration Model(SIOM)for IoT software-engineered platforms.The interfacing obscuration between heterogeneous devices and application interfaces from the testing to real-time validations is accounted for in this model.Based on the level of obscuration between the infrastructure hardware to the end-user software,the modifications through device replacement,capacity amendments,or interface bug fixes are performed.These modifications are based on the level of semantic obscurations observed during the application service intervals.The obscuration level is determined using knowledge learning as a progression from hardware to software semantics.The results reported were computed using specific metrics obtained from these experimental evaluations:an 8.94%reduction in interfacing complexity and a 15.04%improvement in integration progression.The knowledge of obscurationsmaps themodifications appropriately to reinstate the agility testing of the hardware/software integrations.This modification-based semantics is verified using semantics error,modification time,and complexity.展开更多
This paper presents a case study of the collaborative integration between the School of Information and Software Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC)and SI-TECH,highlighti...This paper presents a case study of the collaborative integration between the School of Information and Software Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC)and SI-TECH,highlighting the complementary advantages of both the University and the enterprise.By jointly establishing research institutes and engaging in diversified collaborative initiatives,the University and the enterprise have embarked on a pathway of School-enterprise Integration.Through a virtuous cycle of cooperation and continuous advancement,they have explored a comprehensive talent cultivation model in“5G”software engineering innovation practices based on this integration.Furthermore,this endeavor aims to facilitate the transformation of technological achievements and provides valuable insights for fostering innovative talents in the field of electronic information through enhanced integration between the University and the enterprise.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of information technology,the quality assurance and evaluation of software engineering education have become pivotal concerns for higher education institutions.In this paper,we focus on a co...With the rapid advancement of information technology,the quality assurance and evaluation of software engineering education have become pivotal concerns for higher education institutions.In this paper,we focus on a comparative study of software engineering education in China and Europe,aiming to explore the theoretical frameworks and practical pathways employed in both regions.Initially,we introduce and contrast the engineering education accreditation systems of China and Europe,including the Chinese engineering education accreditation framework and the European EUR-ACE(European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes)standards,highlighting their core principles and evaluation methodologies.Subsequently,we provide case studies of several universities in China and Europe,such as Sun Yat-sen University,Tsinghua University,Technical University of Munich,and Imperial College London.Finally,we offer recommendations to foster mutual learning and collaboration between Chinese and European institutions,aiming to enhance the overall quality of software engineering education globally.This work provides valuable insights for educational administrators,faculty members,and policymakers,contributing to the ongoing improvement and innovative development of software engineering education in China and Europe.展开更多
This paper discusses the related contents of the integration application of information technology and computer software engineering.First,it briefly expounds the concepts and integration background of information tec...This paper discusses the related contents of the integration application of information technology and computer software engineering.First,it briefly expounds the concepts and integration background of information technology and computer software engineering.Then,it deeply analyzes the application status and significance of the integration application of information technology and computer software engineering in different fields.Finally,it briefly describes the specific application paths of the integration of information technology and computer software engineering,hoping to provide some valuable references for promoting the in-depth integration and development of information technology and computer software engineering.展开更多
In response to the current issues in the construction of software engineering(SE)degree granting program,such as insufficient resource integration,low level of internationalization,and inadequate quality control,we pr...In response to the current issues in the construction of software engineering(SE)degree granting program,such as insufficient resource integration,low level of internationalization,and inadequate quality control,we propose the Software Engineering Degree Granting Program Construction Practice Project at Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT).This project aims to explore new models for software talent cultivation,establish a superior SE degree granting program,and ultimately cultivate outstanding internationalized composite SE professionals to support the high-quality development of the national software industry.To this end,we design a distinctive overall construction idea and plan for the SE degree granting program,which are characterized by“3I3S:three highlights for specialized cultivation and strictness in three aspects to ensure quality control”.After years of practice and validation of the project at the School of Software at HIT,this project has proven effective in optimizing talent cultivation models,enhancing students’practical abilities,promoting international exchange and cooperation,advancing industry-education integration,and meeting industrial needs.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of insufficient integration of school-enterprise supervisors in the current school-enterprise cooperation model,this article introduces the ideas and results of the construction of a team...In order to solve the problem of insufficient integration of school-enterprise supervisors in the current school-enterprise cooperation model,this article introduces the ideas and results of the construction of a team with double-qualified instructors majored in software engineering.Specifically,the integration of production and education are carried out in three stages,i.e.,enterprise cooperation courses,enterprise internship,and graduation design(internship),by taking the software engineering major of the School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China as a case study.展开更多
With the rapid development of the Internet finance industry,society has put forward urgent needs for“Internet Plus finance”composite talents,and also put forward challenges to talent cultivation in colleges and univ...With the rapid development of the Internet finance industry,society has put forward urgent needs for“Internet Plus finance”composite talents,and also put forward challenges to talent cultivation in colleges and universities.To cultivate the talents in the“Internet Plus finance”,the School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(hereinafter“the School”)begins the 10 major measures,such as the construction of training programs,the construction of the curriculum system,the construction of the faculty team,and the construction of the practice base.Meanwhile,the School works together with banks,which have cooperated for a long time,to establish the talent cultivation system in the direction of“Internet Plus finance”in the software engineering major,solving the problem of interdisciplinary talent training in the field of software engineering and finance.展开更多
In this paper we will discuss the software engineering technology for the 21 st century. First we review development over the last half century, overview application requirement and environment, accept a chal...In this paper we will discuss the software engineering technology for the 21 st century. First we review development over the last half century, overview application requirement and environment, accept a challenge. Then we outline following software engineering techniques: 1) Process;2) Analysis;3) Design;4) UML;5) Component;6) Java +XML;7) Integrated;8) Quality(ISO9000&CMM).展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62202022, 92582204, and 62572030)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe exploratory elective projects of the State Key Laboratory of Complex and Critical Software Environments
文摘In the context of large language model(LLM)reshaping software engineering education,this paper presents OSSerCopilot,a LLM-based tutoring system designed to address the critical challenge faced by newcomers(especially student contributors)in open source software(OSS)communities.Leveraging natural language processing,code semantic understanding,and learner profiling,the system functions as an intelligent tutor to scaffold three core competency domains:contribution guideline interpretation,project architecture comprehension,and personalized task matching.By transforming traditional onboarding barriers-such as complex contribution documentation and opaque project structures-into interactive learning journeys,OSSerCopilot enables newcomers to complete their first OSS contribution more easily and confidently.This paper highlights how LLM technologies can redefine software engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical OSS participation,offering implications for curriculum design,competency assessment,and sustainable OSS ecosystem cultivation.A demonstration video of the system is available at https://figshare.com/articles/media/OSSerCopilot_Introduction_mp4/29510276.
基金supported by the Research Funding Project for Graduate Education and Teaching Reform of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications(No.2024Y036)the Postgraduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Fund Project of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications(No.2024Z007)the Postgraduate Education and Teaching Reform Project of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications(2025).
文摘Traditional grade-centered evaluation models are inadequate for high-quality software engineering talents in the digital and AI era.This study develops an academic development monitoring system to address shortcomings in dynamics,interdisciplinary integration,and industry adaptability.It builds a multi-dimensional dynamic model covering seven core dimensions with quantitative scoring,non-linear weighting,and DivClust grouping.An intelligent platform with real-time monitoring,early warning,and personalized recommendations integrates AI like multi-modal fusion and large-model diagnosis.The“monitoring-warning-improvement”loop helps optimize training programs,support personalized planning,and bridge talent-industry gaps,enabling digital transformation in software engineering education evaluation.
基金supported in part by the Graduate Education Reform Research Project of Hubei University of Technology under Grant 2024YB003the Hubei University of Arts and Science,Teaching Research Project,under Grant JY2025018.
文摘The rapid development of new-quality productive forces(NQPF)has intensified the demand for high-level innovative talent.As a representative of NQPF,generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)offers powerful tools to reshape talent cultivation but also presents significant challenges,including skill hollowing,ethical risks,and a growing disconnect between education and industry needs.Currently,graduate-level software engineering education struggles with outdated curricula and insufficient alignment with practical demands.In this paper,we propose a dual-core collaborative framework driven by“GenAI technology”and“industry demand”.Under this framework,we design a four-dimensional capability development path to enhance graduate students’innovation in software engineering practice.This path focuses on①scientific research innovation,②engineering problem-solving,③cross-domain collaborative evolution,and④ethical risk governance.The proposed approach promotes a shift from traditional knowledge transfer to human-machine collaborative innovation,aligning talent cultivation with the demands of the NQPF.
文摘Promoting the integration of industry and education and deepening school-enterprise cooperation in talent cultivation and collaborative innovation are long-term goals of higher education.This paper systematically analyzes the multiple perspectives,practical challenges,and implementation paths of in-depth school-enterprise cooperation.Based on the typical case of school-enterprise cooperation at the School of Information and Software Engineering,University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC),this paper explores the innovative practices of in-depth school-enterprise cooperation in talent cultivation,scientific research,and faculty construction.It also explores a multi-party collaborative mechanism from the perspectives of universities,enterprises,students,and the government.By policy guidance,resource integration,and benefit sharing,this mechanism achieves in-depth integration of industry and education,providing references and examples for further development of school-enterprise cooperation in the new era.
基金supported by the Shanghai Municipal Education Research Project“Exploring the Practical Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Cultivating Innovative Thinking and Capabilities of Interdisciplinary Application Technology Talents‘Practice Path’”(C2025299)the university-level postgraduate course project“Software Process Management”(PX-2025251502)of Shanghai Sanda Universitythe key course project at the university level of Shanghai Sanda University,“Introduction to Software Engineering”(PX-5241216).
文摘With the advent of the AI era,how can students effectively utilize generative AI large models to assist in course learning?At the same time,how can teachers utilize generative AI tools and the teaching concept of OBE to stimulate students’innovative consciousness and teamwork ability,enabling students to identify some problems in a certain industry or field and creatively propose feasible solutions,and truly achieve the cultivation of new models in software engineering course teaching with the assistance of generative AI tools?This paper presents research and practice on a new model for cultivating software engineering courses that integrates generative AI and OBE,introduces the specific process of teaching reform and practice,and finally explains the achievements of teaching reform.
基金supported in part by the Northeastern University’s 2024 Undergraduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Project:Innovation and Practice of Professional Course Teaching Paradigms in the Context of Digital Education.
文摘The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)has placed significant pressure on universities to rethink how they train software engineering students.Tools like GitHub Copilot can now generate basic code in seconds.This raises important questions:What is the value of traditional programming education?What role should instructors play when AI becomes a powerful teaching assistant?How should the goals of software engineering programs change as companies increasingly use AI to handle coding tasks?This paper explores the key challenges AI brings to software engineering education and proposes practical strategies for updating talent development models to meet these changes.
文摘Building a collaborative education mechanism,improving students’engineering practice and innovation abilities,and cultivating software engineering innovation talents that meet industry needs are of great significance for fully implementing the“Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program”of the Ministry of Education and achieving the goal of building a strong engineering education country.The School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC)has been thoroughly studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress.The school has steadfastly promoted the Project of Nurturing the Soul of the New Era.The school has taken moral education as its core,deeply explored the resources of“all staff,throughout the process,in all aspects”,and constructed and implemented the collaborative education mechanism.These efforts have laid a solid foundation for cultivating excellent talents in software engineering in the new era.
基金supported in part by the Universityindustry Collaborative Education Program of the Ministry of Education under Grant No.202102383004。
文摘The advancement of Internet of Things(IoT)technology is driving industries toward intelligent digital transformation,highlighting the crucial role of software engineering.Despite this,the integration of software engineering into IoT engineering education remains underexplored.To address this gap,the School of Software at North University of China,in collaboration with QST Innovation Technology Group Co.,Ltd.(QST),has developed an innovative educational mechanism.This initiative focuses on the software engineering IoT track and optimizes the teaching process through the outcome-based education(OBE)concept.It incorporates military-industrial characteristics,introduces advanced information and technology curricula,and enhances laboratory infrastructure.The goal is to cultivate innovative talents with unique capabilities,thereby fostering the comprehensive development and application of IoT technology.
基金supported in part by the Teaching Reform Project of Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications,China under Grant No.XJG23234Chongqing Municipal Higher Education Teaching Reform Research Project under Grant No.203399the Doctoral Direct Train Project of Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau under Grant No.CSTB2022BSXM-JSX0007。
文摘The advent of large language models(LLMs)has made knowledge acquisition and content creation increasingly easier and cheaper,which in turn redefines learning and urges transformation in software engineering education.To do so,there is a need to understand the impact of LLMs on software engineering education.In this paper,we conducted a preliminary case study on three software requirements engineering classes where students are allowed to use LLMs to assist in their projects.Based on the students’experience,performance,and feedback from a survey conducted at the end of the courses,we characterized the challenges and benefits of applying LLMs in software engineering education.This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the integration of LLMs in education,emphasizing both their prominent potential and the need for balanced,mindful usage.
基金supported by the 2023 Sichuan Province Higher Education Talent Cultivation and Teaching Reform Major Project“Exploration and Practice of Interdisciplinary and Integrated Industrial Software Talent Cultivation Model”(JG2023-14)the Sichuan University Higher Education Teaching Reform Project(10th Phase)Research and Exploration of Practical Teaching Mode under the New Major Background of“Cross Disciplinary and Integration”(SCU10128)。
文摘To address the severe challenges posed by the international situation and meet the needs of the national major development strategies,the traditional software engineering talent cultivation model lacks interdisciplinary education focused on specific fields,making it difficult to cultivate engineering leaders with multidisciplinary backgrounds who are capable of solving complex real-world problems.To solve this problem,based on the decade-long interdisciplinary talent cultivation achievements of the College of Software Engineering at Sichuan University,this article proposes the“Software Engineering+”innovative talent cultivation paradigm.It provides an analysis through professional construction of interdisciplinary talents,the design of talent cultivation frameworks,the formulation of cultivation plans,the establishment of interdisciplinary curriculum systems,the reform of teaching modes,and the improvement of institutional systems.Scientific solutions are proposed,and five project models implemented and operated by the College of Software Engineering at Sichuan University are listed as practical examples,offering significant reference value.
文摘Quantum software development utilizes quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to address problems that are challenging for classical systems.However,it must also adhere to critical quantum constraints,notably the no-cloning theorem,which prohibits the exact duplication of unknown quantum states and has profound implications for cryptography,secure communication,and error correction.While existing quantum circuit representations implicitly honor such constraints,they lack formal mechanisms for early-stage verification in software design.Addressing this constraint at the design phase is essential to ensure the correctness and reliability of quantum software.This paper presents a formal metamodeling framework using UML-style notation and and Object Constraint Language(OCL)to systematically capture and enforce the no-cloning theorem within quantum software models.The proposed metamodel formalizes key quantum concepts—such as entanglement and teleportation—and encodes enforceable invariants that reflect core quantum mechanical laws.The framework’s effectiveness is validated by analyzing two critical edge cases—conditional copying with CNOT gates and quantum teleportation—through instance model evaluations.These cases demonstrate that the metamodel can capture nuanced scenarios that are often mistaken as violations of the no-cloning theorem but are proven compliant under formal analysis.Thus,these serve as constructive validations that demonstrate the metamodel’s expressiveness and correctness in representing operations that may appear to challenge the no-cloning theorem but,upon rigorous analysis,are shown to comply with it.The approach supports early detection of conceptual design errors,promoting correctness prior to implementation.The framework’s extensibility is also demonstrated by modeling projective measurement,further reinforcing its applicability to broader quantum software engineering tasks.By integrating the rigor of metamodeling with fundamental quantum mechanical principles,this work provides a structured,model-driven approach that enables traditional software engineers to address quantum computing challenges.It offers practical insights into embedding quantum correctness at the modeling level and advances the development of reliable,error-resilient quantum software systems.
基金funded by Universityindustry Collaborative Education Program(No.220605181024725)the Undergraduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.22GZ13083)。
文摘With the rapid development of software engineering,traditional teaching methods are confronted with the challenges of short knowledge update cycles and the rapid emergence of new technologies.By analyzing the current situation of the mismatch between educational practices and industrial change,this study proposes an innovative teaching model—“Micro-practices”.This model integrates new knowledge and new technologies into the teaching process quickly and flexibly through practical teaching projects with“short class time,small capacity,and cloud environment”to meet the different educational needs of students,teachers,and enterprises.The aim is to train innovative software engineering talents who can meet the challenges of the future.
文摘The agility of Internet of Things(IoT)software engineering is benchmarked based on its systematic insights for wide application support infrastructure developments.Such developments are focused on reducing the interfacing complexity with heterogeneous devices through applications.To handle the interfacing complexity problem,this article introduces a Semantic Interfacing Obscuration Model(SIOM)for IoT software-engineered platforms.The interfacing obscuration between heterogeneous devices and application interfaces from the testing to real-time validations is accounted for in this model.Based on the level of obscuration between the infrastructure hardware to the end-user software,the modifications through device replacement,capacity amendments,or interface bug fixes are performed.These modifications are based on the level of semantic obscurations observed during the application service intervals.The obscuration level is determined using knowledge learning as a progression from hardware to software semantics.The results reported were computed using specific metrics obtained from these experimental evaluations:an 8.94%reduction in interfacing complexity and a 15.04%improvement in integration progression.The knowledge of obscurationsmaps themodifications appropriately to reinstate the agility testing of the hardware/software integrations.This modification-based semantics is verified using semantics error,modification time,and complexity.
文摘This paper presents a case study of the collaborative integration between the School of Information and Software Engineering at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(UESTC)and SI-TECH,highlighting the complementary advantages of both the University and the enterprise.By jointly establishing research institutes and engaging in diversified collaborative initiatives,the University and the enterprise have embarked on a pathway of School-enterprise Integration.Through a virtuous cycle of cooperation and continuous advancement,they have explored a comprehensive talent cultivation model in“5G”software engineering innovation practices based on this integration.Furthermore,this endeavor aims to facilitate the transformation of technological achievements and provides valuable insights for fostering innovative talents in the field of electronic information through enhanced integration between the University and the enterprise.
基金supported by the Guangdong Higher Education Association’s“14th Five Year Plan”2024 Higher Education Research Project(24GYB03)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2024A1515010255)。
文摘With the rapid advancement of information technology,the quality assurance and evaluation of software engineering education have become pivotal concerns for higher education institutions.In this paper,we focus on a comparative study of software engineering education in China and Europe,aiming to explore the theoretical frameworks and practical pathways employed in both regions.Initially,we introduce and contrast the engineering education accreditation systems of China and Europe,including the Chinese engineering education accreditation framework and the European EUR-ACE(European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes)standards,highlighting their core principles and evaluation methodologies.Subsequently,we provide case studies of several universities in China and Europe,such as Sun Yat-sen University,Tsinghua University,Technical University of Munich,and Imperial College London.Finally,we offer recommendations to foster mutual learning and collaboration between Chinese and European institutions,aiming to enhance the overall quality of software engineering education globally.This work provides valuable insights for educational administrators,faculty members,and policymakers,contributing to the ongoing improvement and innovative development of software engineering education in China and Europe.
文摘This paper discusses the related contents of the integration application of information technology and computer software engineering.First,it briefly expounds the concepts and integration background of information technology and computer software engineering.Then,it deeply analyzes the application status and significance of the integration application of information technology and computer software engineering in different fields.Finally,it briefly describes the specific application paths of the integration of information technology and computer software engineering,hoping to provide some valuable references for promoting the in-depth integration and development of information technology and computer software engineering.
基金supported in part by the Education Reform Key Projects of Heilongjiang Province under Grant Nos.SJGZ20220011,SJGZ20220012,and SJGZY2024008。
文摘In response to the current issues in the construction of software engineering(SE)degree granting program,such as insufficient resource integration,low level of internationalization,and inadequate quality control,we propose the Software Engineering Degree Granting Program Construction Practice Project at Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT).This project aims to explore new models for software talent cultivation,establish a superior SE degree granting program,and ultimately cultivate outstanding internationalized composite SE professionals to support the high-quality development of the national software industry.To this end,we design a distinctive overall construction idea and plan for the SE degree granting program,which are characterized by“3I3S:three highlights for specialized cultivation and strictness in three aspects to ensure quality control”.After years of practice and validation of the project at the School of Software at HIT,this project has proven effective in optimizing talent cultivation models,enhancing students’practical abilities,promoting international exchange and cooperation,advancing industry-education integration,and meeting industrial needs.
基金This work was supported by the Research and Practice of School-enterprise Collaborative Construction of Double Qualified Teachers in Software Engineering“Construction of Double Qualified Teachers in Software Engineering Based on Enterprise and School Cooperation”(Grant No.2020CJ01)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of UESTC(Policy Research)“The System Construction of Ideological and Political Education under Training of Excellent Engineer”(Grant No.ZYGX2020ZCYJ027).
文摘In order to solve the problem of insufficient integration of school-enterprise supervisors in the current school-enterprise cooperation model,this article introduces the ideas and results of the construction of a team with double-qualified instructors majored in software engineering.Specifically,the integration of production and education are carried out in three stages,i.e.,enterprise cooperation courses,enterprise internship,and graduation design(internship),by taking the software engineering major of the School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China as a case study.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of UESTC(Policy Research)“The System Construction of Ideological and Political Education under Training of Excellent Engineer”(Grant No.ZYGX2020ZCYJ027).
文摘With the rapid development of the Internet finance industry,society has put forward urgent needs for“Internet Plus finance”composite talents,and also put forward challenges to talent cultivation in colleges and universities.To cultivate the talents in the“Internet Plus finance”,the School of Information and Software Engineering of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China(hereinafter“the School”)begins the 10 major measures,such as the construction of training programs,the construction of the curriculum system,the construction of the faculty team,and the construction of the practice base.Meanwhile,the School works together with banks,which have cooperated for a long time,to establish the talent cultivation system in the direction of“Internet Plus finance”in the software engineering major,solving the problem of interdisciplinary talent training in the field of software engineering and finance.
文摘In this paper we will discuss the software engineering technology for the 21 st century. First we review development over the last half century, overview application requirement and environment, accept a challenge. Then we outline following software engineering techniques: 1) Process;2) Analysis;3) Design;4) UML;5) Component;6) Java +XML;7) Integrated;8) Quality(ISO9000&CMM).
