Academic Paper Summary

 

'Software engineering process and methodology blockchain-oriented software development', written by Faruk, Subramanian, Valero, and Tasnim explores the potential benefits of integrating blockchain technology into software engineering processes. The authors argue that traditional software development methods face challenges related to version control, data integrity, and trust among stakeholders. They propose leveraging blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature to address these challenges. Using blockchain's distributed ledger, developers can ensure tamper-proof version control and maintain a transparent and auditable history of software changes. The authors also highlight the potential for smart contracts to automate and enforce software development agreements, reducing the need for intermediaries. Moreover, the decentralized nature of blockchain can enhance security by making it more resilient to cyber-attacks. However, scalability, privacy concerns, and governance frameworks are identified as potential implementation challenges. This text provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits and limitations of incorporating blockchain technology into software engineering processes, emphasizing the need for further research and experimentation in this area.

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Faruk, M.J.H., Subramanian, S., Shahriar, H., Valero, M., Li, X. and Tasnim, M., 2022, May. Software engineering process and methodology in blockchain-oriented software development: A systematic study. In 2022 IEEE/ACIS 20th International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications (SERA) (pp. 120-127). IEEE.