A Systematic Literature Review on the Use of Machine Learning in Software Engineering

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Hauptverfasser: Fred, Nyaga, Temkin, I. O.
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author Fred, Nyaga
Temkin, I. O.
author_facet Fred, Nyaga
Temkin, I. O.
contents Software engineering (SE) is a dynamic field that involves multiple phases all of which are necessary to develop sustainable software systems. Machine learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), has drawn a lot of attention in recent years thanks to its ability to analyze massive volumes of data and extract useful patterns from data. Several studies have focused on examining, categorising, and assessing the application of ML in SE processes. We conducted a literature review on primary studies to address this gap. The study was carried out following the objective and the research questions to explore the current state of the art in applying machine learning techniques in software engineering processes. The review identifies the key areas within software engineering where ML has been applied, including software quality assurance, software maintenance, software comprehension, and software documentation. It also highlights the specific ML techniques that have been leveraged in these domains, such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and deep learning. Keywords: machine learning, deep learning, software engineering, natural language processing, source code
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spellingShingle A Systematic Literature Review on the Use of Machine Learning in Software Engineering
Fred, Nyaga
Temkin, I. O.
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Software engineering (SE) is a dynamic field that involves multiple phases all of which are necessary to develop sustainable software systems. Machine learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), has drawn a lot of attention in recent years thanks to its ability to analyze massive volumes of data and extract useful patterns from data. Several studies have focused on examining, categorising, and assessing the application of ML in SE processes. We conducted a literature review on primary studies to address this gap. The study was carried out following the objective and the research questions to explore the current state of the art in applying machine learning techniques in software engineering processes. The review identifies the key areas within software engineering where ML has been applied, including software quality assurance, software maintenance, software comprehension, and software documentation. It also highlights the specific ML techniques that have been leveraged in these domains, such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and deep learning. Keywords: machine learning, deep learning, software engineering, natural language processing, source code
title A Systematic Literature Review on the Use of Machine Learning in Software Engineering
topic Software Engineering
Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.13877