Context: Code smells are well-known concepts in Object-Oriented (OO) programs as
symptoms that negatively impact software quality and cause long-term issues. However, the …

Context: Kotlin is a new programming language representing an alternative to Java; they
both target the same JVM and can safely coexist in the same application. Kotlin is advertised …

Introduction Modern software developers strive to develop applications that are robust, easy
to maintain, and possess high levels of quality. However, code smells can hinder this goal …

In 2017, Google announced Kotlin as one of the officially supported languages for Android
development. Among the reasons for choosing Kotlin, Google mentioned it is “concise …

Context: Kotlin is a novel language that represents an alternative to Java, and has been
recently adopted as a first-class programming language for Android applications. Kotlin is …

Currently, the majority of apps running on mobile devices are Android apps developed in
Java. However, developers can now write Android applications using a new programming …

Build systems are used to transform static source code into executable software. They play a
crucial role in modern software development and maintenance. As such, much research …

Context: A Legacy system can be defined as a system that significantly resists modification
and evolution. According to the literature, there are two main strategies to migrate a legacy …

Software developers, including those of the Android mobile platform, constantly seek to
improve their applications' maintainability and evolvability. Code smells are commonly used …

Nowadays, the majority of the apps running on mobile devices are Android apps developed
in Java. However, developers now have the possibility to write Android applications using a …