CollaboraTheories: Collaborative Building of Theories based on Evidence in Software Engineering

• Anrafel Fernandes Pereira Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro / Universidade de Vassouras

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cibse.2023.24709

Abstract

This article presents an ongoing doctoral research that aims to develop an approach to support the collaborative construction, by actors from industry and academia, of theories based on evidence in Software Engineering. The research methods devised for this work include conducting a literature review, preparing a proposal for a preliminary solution, feasibility and observational studies, and applying case studies in real contexts involving these actors. It is expected that this study can facilitate the collaborative construction of new theories based on evidence for the area of Software Engineering, involving and bringing benefits to industry and academia.

Keywords: SE Theories, Collaboration, Industry and Academy

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