SLE covers software language engineering in general, rather than engineering a specific software language. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Synergies between Language Engineering and emerging/promising research areasT6D
Generative AI in language engineeringT4G (e.g., AI-based language modellingT4G, AI-driven code generation toolsT4G)
AI and ML language engineeringT6C (e.g., ML compiler testingT6C, code classificationT6C)
Quantum language engineeringT6E (e.g., language designT1A for quantum machines)
Language engineering for physical systems (e.g., CPS, IoT, digital twins)T6F
Socio-technical systems and language engineeringT6G (e.g., language evolutionT2B to adapt to social requirementsT5A)
Types of Submissions
SLE accepts the following types of papers:
Research papers: These are “traditional” papers detailing research contributions to SLE. Papers may range from 6 to 12 pages in length and may optionally include 2 further pages of bibliography/appendices. Papers will be reviewed with an understanding that some results do not need 12 full pages and may be fully described in fewer pages.
New ideas/vision papers: These papers may describe new, unconventional software language engineering research positions or approaches that depart from standard practice. They can describe well-defined research ideas that are at an early stage of investigation. They could also provide new evidence to challenge common wisdom, present new unifying theories about existing SLE research that provides novel insight or that can lead to the development of new technologies or approaches, or apply SLE technology to radically new application areas. New ideas/vision papers must not exceed 5 pages and may optionally include 1 further page of bibliography/appendices.
SLE Body of Knowledge: The SLE Body of Knowledge (SLEBoK) is a community-wide effort to provide a unique and comprehensive description of the concepts, best practices, tools, and methods developed by the SLE community. In this respect, the SLE conference will accept surveys, essays, open challenges, empirical observationsT5E, and case studyT6A papers on the SLE topics. These can focus on, but are not limited to, methods, techniques, best practices, and teaching approaches. Papers in this category can have up to 20 pages, including bibliography/appendices.
Tool papers: These papers focus on the tooling aspects often forgotten or neglected in research papers. A good tool paper focuses on practical insights that will likely be useful to other implementers or users in the futureT1E. Any of the SLE topics of interest are appropriate areas for tool demonstrations. Submissions must not exceed 5 pages and may optionally include 1 further page of bibliography/appendices. They may optionally include an appendix with a demo outline/screenshots and/or a short video/screencast illustrating the tool.
