SEL@KIT そふらぼ

The Software Engineering Laboratory has established in 2009 at Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), and has been conducting empirical software engineering research for over 15 years, aiming to improve software reliability and enhance the efficiency of development processes.

We advanced quality assurance techniques such as code clone detection and combinatorial testing, and deepened defect prediction through software repository mining. We also applied natural language processing and machine learning to support developers with studies on code search and commit message analysis.

In recent years, our research has expanded to include defect prediction based on pull requests and commit histories, developer behavior analysis incorporating sentiment analysis, safety assessment in emerging languages such as Rust, UI test automation, and security assurance. Furthermore, by incorporating AI technologies such as large language models, we are opening up new possibilities for code search and development support.

In this way, our laboratory consistently pursues data-driven research with a focus on improving software quality and reliability, as well as automating development support. Looking ahead, we continue to explore new frameworks for software engineering suited to the era of AI.

Software Repositories Mining

Software Bug Prediction

Visualization

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