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Impermanent identifiers: Enhanced source code comprehension and refactoring

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Eduardo Guerra *
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André A. S. Ivo
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Fernando Pereira
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Romain Robbes
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Andrea Janes
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Fábio Fagundes Silveira
DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2024.112137delete
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In response to the prevailing challenges in contemporary software development, this article introduces an innovative approach to code augmentation centered around Impermanent Identifiers . The primary goal is to enhance the software development experience by introducing dynamic identifiers that adapt to changing contexts, facilitating more efficient interactions between developers and source code, ultimately advancing comprehension, maintenance, and collaboration in software development. Additionally, this study rigorously evaluates the adoption and acceptance of Impermanent Identifiers within the software development landscape. Through a comprehensive empirical examination, we investigate how developers perceive and integrate this approach into their daily programming practices, exploring perceived benefits, potential barriers, and factors influencing its adoption. In summary, this article charts a new course for code augmentation, proposing Impermanent Identifiers as its cornerstone while assessing their feasibility and acceptance among developers. This interdisciplinary research seeks to contribute to the continuous improvement of software development practices and the progress of code augmentation technology.
Keywords:
Source code identifiers
Program comprehension
Software refactoring
Software evolution
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Journal of Systems and Software
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