Exploring the Role of Bots in Software Development
Ricardo MOGUEL-SÁNCHEZ,
César Sergio MARTĺNEZ-PALACIOS,
Jorge Octavio OCHARÁN-HERNÁNDEZ,
Xavier LIMÓN,
Angel Juan SÁNCHEZ-GARCĺA https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2024-36(1)-13
Abstract
This research examines the state of applied and proposed software bots in software development through a systematic literature review. Spanning from 2003 to 2022 and encompassing 83 primary studies, the study identifies four bot archetypes: chatbots, analysis bots, repair bots, and development bots. The key benefits of utilizing bots include improved software quality, provision of information to developers, and time savings through automation. However, drawbacks such as limited effectiveness and reliance on third-party technologies are also noted. The study highlights the potential of including bots in software development but emphasizes the need for further exploration and research in this area.
About the Authors
Ricardo MOGUEL-SÁNCHEZ
School of Statistics and Informatics, Universidad Veracruzana
Mexico
Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. Professor, Muffles Junior College since 2024. His research interests include Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Technological Accessibility.
César Sergio MARTĺNEZ-PALACIOS
School of Statistics and Informatics, Universidad Veracruzana
Mexico
Mexico
Graduated from the University of Veracruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. Dedicated to full stack .NET development in different environments. With Research interest in Artificial intelligence, accessibility and 3D Graphics.
Jorge Octavio OCHARÁN-HERNÁNDEZ
School of Statistics and Informatics, Universidad Veracruzana
Mexico
Mexico
Full Professor at the Faculty of Statistics and Informatics of Universidad Veracruzana. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Master’s in Software Engineering from Universidad Veracruzana and a BC in Strategic Information Technologies from Universidad Anáhuac Campus Veracruz. His research interests include Software Engineering, Requirement Engineering, Software Design and Architecture, API Design, and Human Aspects of Software Engineering. He is a member of the ACM and IEEE Computer Society.
Xavier LIMÓN
School of Statistics and Informatics, Universidad Veracruzana
Mexico
Mexico
Works as a full-time professor at the Faculty of Statistics and Informatics at the University of Veracruz. He is currently a member of the National System of Researchers. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Informatics, as well as a Master's and Doctorate degree in Artificial Intelligence. His areas of research interest include Multi-Agent Systems, Data Mining, Cybersecurity, and Distributed Systems. He has numerous publications in these fields.
Angel Juan SÁNCHEZ-GARCĺA
School of Statistics and Informatics, Universidad Veracruzana
Mexico
Mexico
Doctor of Artificial Intelligence, Professor and researcher of the School of Statistics and Informatics of the Universidad Veracruzana since 2012. Research interests: machine learning applied to software engineering, evolutionary computation, software measurement, computer vision and robotics.
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MOGUEL-SÁNCHEZ R., MARTĺNEZ-PALACIOS C.S., OCHARÁN-HERNÁNDEZ J.O., LIMÓN X., SÁNCHEZ-GARCĺA A.J. Exploring the Role of Bots in Software Development. Proceedings of the Institute for System Programming of the RAS (Proceedings of ISP RAS). 2024;36(1):209-224. https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2024-36(1)-13
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