Patching as Translation: The Data and the Metaphor

Patching as Translation: The Data and the Metaphor

Explore the concept of patching as translation in software engineering through this conference talk from ASE2020. Dive into the parallels between code patching and neural machine translation, examining data collection methods and task design considerations. Learn about the role of context and the impact of ambiguity in patch generation. Discover the architectural design of a seq2seq model for patching and gain insights into this innovative approach to software maintenance and bug fixing.