2424187 – Natural Language Processing and Software Engineering

This lecture provides the basics for the automated processing of natural language texts. Language processing is becoming increasingly important. Linguistic input plays a critical role in interactive systems, such as voice commands, assistance systems, and query interfaces. Additionally, the analysis and processing of text-based software artifacts represents an important field of research. Computational linguistics is therefore not only of great importance for software applications, but also for software engineering itself. The aim of this lecture is to provide basic knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and its potential applications in the development of software systems. Key topics include the automated analysis of texts, the challenges posed by the inherent ambiguity of natural language, the translation of natural language texts into software models, and the use of large language models (LLMs) in software engineering. The lecture will also explore current research developments and trends in the field.