The Second International Workshop on Detection of Software Clones: workshop report

ABSTRACT

This report is intended to summarize the proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Detection of Software Clones (IWDSC'2003). The aim of the workshop was to bring together researchers within the field of clone detection to critically assess the current state of research, and to establish new directions and partnerships for research. There were at least 30 people in attendance. Five position papers were presented and discussed. In addition, an index card-based brainstorming technique was used to focus discussion on assessing the current state of clone analysis and detection. A report and analysis of the results of this brainstorming session is the main content of this report. We recommend another international workshop on clones and clone detection be set to be held alongside another conference sometime in 2004.

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