Introduction to the special issue on managing software processes using soft computing techniques.

Abstract

The coronavirus outbreak dramatically changed the work culture in the software industry. Most software practitioners began working remotely, which significantly revolutionized the traditional software processes landscape. Software development organizations have begun thinking about automating software processes to cope with the challenges raised by remote work. This special issue presents papers describing soft computing solutions for improving traditional software processes and capabilities. This editorial introduces the accepted papers and reflects on their contributions.