[fg-arc] [SPLC 2018] - Call for Solutions and Submissions

[Andreas Wortmann]

[Apologies if you receive multiple copies]

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SPLC 2018: 22nd International Systems and Software Product Line Conference

Sept. 10-14, 2018, Gothenburg, Sweden

www.splc2018.net

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==== Cases for Challenge Track are out! Solutions Wanted! ====

The SPLC Challenge Track - taking place for the first time at SPLC -
is entering the next stage. We received highly interesting cases and
selected four
of them.
Now, it is up to you: Are you smart enough to accept the challenge?
This is the perfect chance to test the reliability of your tools or to
introduce Master or early PhD students to the tough sides of research.
In short, the following challenges are available:

- Interoperability of Software Product Line Variants
- Feature Location Benchmark with ArgoUML SPL
- Apo-Games – A Case Study for Reverse Engineering Variability from
Cloned Java Variants
- Localizing Configurations in Highly-Configurable Systems

More infos on: http://splc2018.net/call-for-papers/call-for-challenge-solutions/


=== Deadline for Research & Industrial Track Approaching ======

For both main tracks, the deadline is getting closer and closer.
If not started yet, it is the perfect time to jump on the “train to
Gothenburg”, joining
the SPLC community at a conference, that is going to be historical (I promise!).

Deadlines for both:
!! Abstract submission:  March 16, 2018 !!
!! Paper submission:     March 23, 2018 !!

A short summary of the both tracks:

* Research Papers
We invite high-quality submissions describing original and unpublished
results in all areas related to systems and software product line
engineering, configurable systems, and variability management. Full
papers present results of conceptual, theoretical, empirical, and
experimental research. They must rely on a theoretical and/or
empirical evaluation. Short papers describe emerging ideas and
outstanding challenges along with possible approaches to resolving
them.

* Industrial Systems and Software Product Lines
We seek contributions from industry that share challenges, successes,
and adaptations of existing practices in all stages of maturity. We
explicitly encourage papers reporting on applications of product-line
concepts in emerging domains and of novel concepts in a product-line
context.


For many other tracks, the call if open as well. Check out, get
involved, cu in Gothenburg!!

TRACKS
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* Data, Demonstrations, and Tools
We invite submissions of either product-line tools, of substantial
datasets to be shared with the community, or of practices tackling
current industrial challenges.

* Doctoral Symposium
We invite submissions by students who are at least in their second
year of PhD. The submissions should cover the research problem being
addressed, the expected research contribution, the research
methodology and evaluation plan, a description of the results achieved
so far, and a planned timeline for completion.

* Tutorials
We invite tutorial proposals. Tutorials may focus on introductory
product-line topics, such as how to introduce a product-line approach
into an organization, or on advanced tools, approaches, methods, and
best practices.

* Panels
SPLC provides multiple opportunities for exchanging and discussing
ideas and visions for software product-line engineering. The panels at
SPLC 2018 is one such forum. We call for your proposals for panels on
product-line related topics.

* Journal First
We seek to include already published journal papers in the SPLC 2018
program. Authors of published papers in high quality journals are
invited to send a proposal to present their work at SPLC 2018. Also,
authors can submit their proposals by their own.


Important Dates
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* Challenges
   Solution submission:  May 25, 2018
   Notification:         June 15, 2018

* Data, Demonstrations, and Tools
   Paper submission:     Apr 10, 2018
   Notification:         May 5, 2018

* Doctoral Symposium
   Paper submission:     April 30, 2018
   Notification:         May 21, 2018

* Tutorials
   Proposal submission:  May 16, 2018
   Notification:         June 6, 2018

* Panels
   Proposal submission:  April 12, 2018
   Notification:         April 26, 2018

* Journal First
   Paper submission:     May 23, 2018
   Notification:         June 6, 2018


Organization
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* General Chairs
Jan Bosch, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Dan Hao, Peking University, P.R. China

* Research Track Chairs
Thorsten Berger, Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Paulo Borba, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil

* Conference Chair
Gul Calikli, Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Sweden

* Industrial Systems and Software Product Lines Chairs
Tomi Männistö, University of Helsinki, Finland
Goetz Botterweck, University of Limerick, Ireland

* Challenge Track Chairs
Sarah Nadi, University of Alberta, Canada
Timo Kehrer, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

* Data, Demonstrations and Tools Chairs
Jianmei Guo, Alibaba Group, P.R. China
Philippe Collet, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, France

* Doctoral Symposium Chairs
Julia Rubin, University of British Columbia, Canada
Oscar Díaz, University of the Basque Country, Spain

* Tutorials Chairs
Christoph Elsner, Siemens Corporate Technology, Germany
Rick Rabiser, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

* Panels Chair
Rafael Capilla, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain

* Journal First Chair
David Benavides, University of Seville, Spain

* Hall of Fame Chairs
Goetz Botterweck, University of Limerick, Ireland
Natsuko Noda, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

* Sponsorship and Industrial Contact Chairs
Jesper Andersson, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Mohammad Reza Mousavi, University of Leicester, United Kingdom

* Publicity and Social Media Chairs
Sandro Schulze, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany
Andreas Wortmann, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Rodrigo Bonifacio, University of Brasília, Brazil
Yingfei Xiong, Peking University, Beijing, P.R. China

* Local Team
Truong Ho-Quang, Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Rebekka Wohlrab, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Mukelabai Mukelabai, Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Tomislava Andric, Chalmers | University of Gothenburg, Sweden


Program Committees
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Available at: www.splc2018.net/program-committees


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Dr. Andreas Wortmann                              | Software Engineering
Ahornstr. 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany     | RWTH Aachen University
Phone +49 241 80-21343 / Fax -22218     | http://www.se-rwth.de