
Universita della Svizzera italiana
Interactive Animation Approach for Software Evolution Analysis
Pages
12
Time to read
42 mins
Publication
Language
English

Pages
12
Time to read
42 mins
Publication
Language
English
This research article presents an innovative approach using interactive animations to analyze software commits, enhancing understanding of software evolution. The authors demonstrate how their custom tool allows developers to inspect and dissect the intricacies of commits, addressing the limitations of traditional textual diff views. Through case studies, they illustrate the potential benefits of this method in improving program comprehension and reducing cognitive load in software development.