Two Patterns, a study and a message for the validation of our patterns
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Abstract
Each time we write a pattern we have to make sure that the pattern can be used by others and show how this can be done in practice. Moreover, we have to make sure that what we describe is really a pattern that concerns others and not just a one-shot solution to a problem that concerns only us. This paper revisits the issue of pattern validation. In this context, the paper reports in the form of patterns two well-established techniques that allow pattern authors to show the applicability and the generality of their patterns. Following, the paper investigates the extent to which authors apply these techniques in practice, in a study of 109 EuroPLoP papers, published from 2019 until 2021. The results of the study indicate that the pattern authors show the applicability and the generality of their patterns quite often, but not always. Therefore, the overall validation process can be further improved.
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DOI:10.1145/3628034
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EuroPLoP 2023: 28th European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs
July 5 - 9, 2023
Irsee, Germany
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