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🚨Call for Papers: Special Issue on Taking Flight: Software for Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems🚨 ⏰ Deadline: 8 May 2026 🔗 More info: computer.org/digital-librar…

“Is 42 the Answer?: A Practitioner’s Tale of Measurements” marks the 42nd anniversary of IEEE Software and references Douglas Adams’ “42.” The text critiques superficial metrics and highlights the importance of asking the right questions. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

In the paper “The Impact of Sanctions on GitHub Developers and Activities”, GitHub restricted services in some regions. A large-scale empirical study analyzes developers’ responses. Check it out: computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

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The editorial reflects on technical writing, knowledge, ethics, and the impact of AI on the production of scientific articles. The author emphasizes that writing requires effort, depth, and real mastery of the subject, even for professionals. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “Quantum Optimization Applications With Quark and Quapps: Bridging the Gap Between Application and Hardware” presents libraries quark and quapps provide an easily usable for Systems Quantum Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “Introduction to the special issue on Quantum Software and Its Engineering” presents a study on Quantum Software and Its Engineering from industry and academia alike. Check it out! hhttps://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/so/2025/05/11119121/28XNHNSB1Qc

This paper “Rewriting the Unix Stream Editor in Rust” investigates system portability, security and language abstractions, and the use of generative AI in code conversion and testing. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “Responsible Requirements Engineering in a VUCA World” summarizes a panel discussion on responsibility in requirements engineering. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “An Update on The Process of Software Retrofit in High-Availability Systems: Uptime Matters—and People Too!” reports on Thomas Ronzon's experience in renovating high-availability systems. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “The Quantum Leap: Are We Ready?” explores insights from a recent LinkedIn survey asking whether people are concerned about quantum computing. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This paper “Quantum Computing is a Paradigm Shift—Time to Get Involved!” discusses Flaky tests in Quantum Computing. Flaky tests that give different results when executing the test suite, though the software has not changed. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This Paper “Providing Guidance to Software Practitioners: A Framework for Creating Key Performance Indicators” proposes a framework to guide professionals in creating key performance indicators (KPIs). Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

This Paper “Test-Driven Development Tool for IoT Systems” presents a Test-Driven Development Tool for Internet of Things (IoT) systems with a test-driven framework, improving reliability and efficiency. Check it out! computer.org/csdl/magazine/…