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Call for submissions PLoP 2021
28th conference on Pattern Languages of Programs
October 4-7, 2021. Online
https://www.hillside.net/plop/2021
The Pattern Languages of Programs conference is the premier event for pattern authors and enthusiasts to gather, discuss, and learn more about patterns, programming, and software development. The conference committee is currently working hard on the planning to ensure that PLoP remains a collaborative and engaging event with strong traditions. Running our Writer’s Workshops, Focus Groups, and games in an online setting creates new opportunities for the global patterns community to participate, and is enabling new elements in our program. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions and meeting you virtually this fall!
In addition to the conference, we are organizing also this year a PLoPourri, a combination of events and activities to happen up to the conference days, covering different phases of the lifecyle of patterns and pattern languages, aimed to be held face-to-face, virtually, or in a hybrid way, depending on the event, time and location constraints.
Important Dates
◾ PLoPourri proposals open, no due dates. April 4, 2021
◾ Paper submissions due. June 28, 2021
◾ Shepherding begins. July 5, 2021
◾ Registration opens. July 5, 2021
◾ Second draft due for review. August 9, 2021
◾ Notification of acceptance. August 13, 2021
◾ Deadline focus groups/workshop proposals. August 13, 2021
◾ Conference versions due. September 6, 2021
◾ Writers' Workshops. September 13-24, 2021
◾ PLoP Conference days. October 4-7, 2021
◾ Proceedings version due. December 7, 2021
About PLoP
Software developers and researchers have long observed that certain themes recur and endure across different applications and different domains. In 1993 this emerging interest in software patterns and pattern languages resulted in an effort to document and communicate these themes and to provide handbooks of proven solutions to common problems. Thus, the PLoP (Pattern Languages of Programs) conference came into existence – a conference that is now entering its 28th year with PLoP 2021.
PLoP brings together practitioners and researchers whose interests span a broad range of topics who share an interest in exploring the power of the pattern form. While we began with only considering patterns of software, the conference has grown beyond its roots to include many other areas of pattern applicability, both inside and outside of software development. PLoP invites you to add your expertise to the growing body of patterns. At PLoP, we focus on improving the written _expression_ of patterns through writers’ workshops. You will have opportunities to refine and extend your patterns with the assistance of knowledgeable and sympathetic patterns enthusiasts and to work with others to develop pattern languages. And this year, we will be conducting our workshops and writers’ activities online. The new virtual format is designed to engage patterns enthusiasts—both newcomers and patterns experts alike—in collaborative writing critiques, discussions, online activities, and more.
Submissions
Paper submissions may include short papers containing one or more patterns, longer pattern languages or sequences, or works in-progress by writers wishing to get in-depth shepherding by an experienced author at the conference. Patterns and pattern languages on other topics, essays on patterns, and visions for the future are encouraged.
In addition, you may submit proposals for free-format discussion groups or workshops bringing together people interested in a hot topic related to patterns or proven practices—with a duration of about two hours. Non-conventional formats are welcome.
Submissions should fall into one of the following categories:
→ PLoP Spotlight Topic Groups (Papers)
In the past, one of the most rewarding parts of PLoP has been in fostering cooperation among domain experts who have an interest in collaborating. Over time, we found the strongest pattern languages created during these collaborations resulted in some solid examples such as programming framework patterns (Java Spring), integration patterns (Enterprise Integration Patterns), pedagogical patterns, organizational change patterns (Fearless Change), and web services patterns.
This year we are specifically looking for people who want to collaborate in the following Spotlight Topics. We invite submissions in the form of patterns or papers about patterns written with a maximum of 10 pages (font no smaller than 11pt).
• Education: Education, training, and online learning.
• Teams: Virtual teams, remote communication and collaboration.
• Change: Innovation, change, and experimentation.
• Modeling and Design: Domain modeling, EventStorming, Sociotechnical design.
• Software and systems: Progressive web apps, event-sourced architectures, micro-services, security and IoT.
• Other: if your paper doesn’t fit in any of the above, you are welcome to submit to this group.
If you submit a paper and it is accepted, you agree to read and comment on all the papers in that group prior to the conference, thus making it possible to substantially improve the papers during the conference.
→ PLoP Talks
We also invite patterns enthusiasts to submit proposals for short presentations on topics of interest to the patterns community. These talks might be about updates on patterns and pattern languages, discussions of specific patterns and their evolution, experiences using and applying patterns, or experiences with writing, revising and shepherding patterns. The above topics are suggestions, we encourage you to be creative and think outside of the “box”.
→ Focus Groups (Discussions)
We also invite submissions for online working sessions where a topic is introduced and participants get to collaborate and work together on filling in knowledge or learning new pattern-related techniques. If you submit a proposal for a focus group, be sure to include a description of the format for the focus group as well as an abstract and proposed session outline.
Submission Process
The core of PLoP is the Writers' Workshop, where authors work together to improve their papers. Before papers are accepted for a Writers' Workshop, they are shepherded. Shepherding is an iterative process, where an experienced author discusses the submission with its authors to refine the paper prior to the conference. All submissions are peer-reviewed after shepherding.
Following shepherding, papers may be accepted directly into a Writers' Workshop or alternatively, into a Writing Group. Writing Group papers will receive additional shepherding. Writing Group papers reaching a required standard will be considered for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
The PLoP proceedings are published after the conference through the ACM Digital Library. It is expected that papers submitted to PLoP will be revised after receiving feedback. Papers discussed at a Writers' Workshop at PLoP qualify for submission to the journal Transactions on Pattern Languages of Programming published by Springer.
There is a three stage submission process for the conference:
• Initial submissions are assessed for suitability. Papers judged suitable are assigned a shepherd who will help its authors improve the paper.
• Authors are expected to submit a second draft part way through the shepherding process. After shepherding, each paper will be assessed for quality and its authors' willingness to accept feedback. This review will determine whether a paper is accepted to the conference for further review either within a Writer’s Workshop or a Writing Group..
• Authors with help of their shepherds are expected to continue revising their paper until the final drafts are due. To submit your paper, please visit the PLoP submission page. At least one of the authors of each accepted paper must register for the conference. Failure to do so will result in acceptance being withdrawn
To submit your paper, please visit: http://www.hillside.net/plop/2021/submission. The final version of the paper should be submitted in the PDF format (produced on a high-resolution output device) on letter paper size (8 1/2" x 11") following the ACM single column format. Initial submissions that don't follow the format will be accepted, but the last version should follow the templates to be published on the ACM library.
At least one of the authors of accepted papers are expected to register for the conference. Failure to do so may result in acceptance being withdrawn.
I am looking forward to reading your submissions, learning about the patterns that you have observed, and to meeting you virtually online. Welcome to PLoP 2021!
On behalf of PLoP 2021 organizing team,
Ademar Aguiar
Program Chair
28th conference on Pattern Languages of Programs
October 4-7, 2021. Online
https://www.hillside.net/plop/2021
The Pattern Languages of Programs conference is the premier event for pattern authors and enthusiasts to gather, discuss, and learn more about patterns, programming, and software development. The conference committee is currently working hard on the planning to ensure that PLoP remains a collaborative and engaging event with strong traditions. Running our Writer’s Workshops, Focus Groups, and games in an online setting creates new opportunities for the global patterns community to participate, and is enabling new elements in our program. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions and meeting you virtually this fall!
In addition to the conference, we are organizing also this year a PLoPourri, a combination of events and activities to happen up to the conference days, covering different phases of the lifecyle of patterns and pattern languages, aimed to be held face-to-face, virtually, or in a hybrid way, depending on the event, time and location constraints.
Important Dates
◾ PLoPourri proposals open, no due dates. April 4, 2021
◾ Paper submissions due. June 28, 2021
◾ Shepherding begins. July 5, 2021
◾ Registration opens. July 5, 2021
◾ Second draft due for review. August 9, 2021
◾ Notification of acceptance. August 13, 2021
◾ Deadline focus groups/workshop proposals. August 13, 2021
◾ Conference versions due. September 6, 2021
◾ Writers' Workshops. September 13-24, 2021
◾ PLoP Conference days. October 4-7, 2021
◾ Proceedings version due. December 7, 2021
About PLoP
Software developers and researchers have long observed that certain themes recur and endure across different applications and different domains. In 1993 this emerging interest in software patterns and pattern languages resulted in an effort to document and communicate these themes and to provide handbooks of proven solutions to common problems. Thus, the PLoP (Pattern Languages of Programs) conference came into existence – a conference that is now entering its 28th year with PLoP 2021.
PLoP brings together practitioners and researchers whose interests span a broad range of topics who share an interest in exploring the power of the pattern form. While we began with only considering patterns of software, the conference has grown beyond its roots to include many other areas of pattern applicability, both inside and outside of software development. PLoP invites you to add your expertise to the growing body of patterns. At PLoP, we focus on improving the written _expression_ of patterns through writers’ workshops. You will have opportunities to refine and extend your patterns with the assistance of knowledgeable and sympathetic patterns enthusiasts and to work with others to develop pattern languages. And this year, we will be conducting our workshops and writers’ activities online. The new virtual format is designed to engage patterns enthusiasts—both newcomers and patterns experts alike—in collaborative writing critiques, discussions, online activities, and more.
Submissions
Paper submissions may include short papers containing one or more patterns, longer pattern languages or sequences, or works in-progress by writers wishing to get in-depth shepherding by an experienced author at the conference. Patterns and pattern languages on other topics, essays on patterns, and visions for the future are encouraged.
In addition, you may submit proposals for free-format discussion groups or workshops bringing together people interested in a hot topic related to patterns or proven practices—with a duration of about two hours. Non-conventional formats are welcome.
Submissions should fall into one of the following categories:
→ PLoP Spotlight Topic Groups (Papers)
In the past, one of the most rewarding parts of PLoP has been in fostering cooperation among domain experts who have an interest in collaborating. Over time, we found the strongest pattern languages created during these collaborations resulted in some solid examples such as programming framework patterns (Java Spring), integration patterns (Enterprise Integration Patterns), pedagogical patterns, organizational change patterns (Fearless Change), and web services patterns.
This year we are specifically looking for people who want to collaborate in the following Spotlight Topics. We invite submissions in the form of patterns or papers about patterns written with a maximum of 10 pages (font no smaller than 11pt).
Please submit to only one of the following six groups (and note this in your comments to the committee):
• Education: Education, training, and online learning.
• Teams: Virtual teams, remote communication and collaboration.
• Change: Innovation, change, and experimentation.
• Modeling and Design: Domain modeling, EventStorming, Sociotechnical design.
• Software and systems: Progressive web apps, event-sourced architectures, micro-services, security and IoT.
• Other: if your paper doesn’t fit in any of the above, you are welcome to submit to this group.
If you submit a paper and it is accepted, you agree to read and comment on all the papers in that group prior to the conference, thus making it possible to substantially improve the papers during the conference.
→ PLoP Talks
We also invite patterns enthusiasts to submit proposals for short presentations on topics of interest to the patterns community. These talks might be about updates on patterns and pattern languages, discussions of specific patterns and their evolution, experiences using and applying patterns, or experiences with writing, revising and shepherding patterns. The above topics are suggestions, we encourage you to be creative and think outside of the “box”.
→ Focus Groups (Discussions)
We also invite submissions for online working sessions where a topic is introduced and participants get to collaborate and work together on filling in knowledge or learning new pattern-related techniques. If you submit a proposal for a focus group, be sure to include a description of the format for the focus group as well as an abstract and proposed session outline.
Submission Process
The core of PLoP is the Writers' Workshop, where authors work together to improve their papers. Before papers are accepted for a Writers' Workshop, they are shepherded. Shepherding is an iterative process, where an experienced author discusses the submission with its authors to refine the paper prior to the conference. All submissions are peer-reviewed after shepherding.
Following shepherding, papers may be accepted directly into a Writers' Workshop or alternatively, into a Writing Group. Writing Group papers will receive additional shepherding. Writing Group papers reaching a required standard will be considered for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
The PLoP proceedings are published after the conference through the ACM Digital Library. It is expected that papers submitted to PLoP will be revised after receiving feedback. Papers discussed at a Writers' Workshop at PLoP qualify for submission to the journal Transactions on Pattern Languages of Programming published by Springer.
There is a three stage submission process for the conference:
• Initial submissions are assessed for suitability. Papers judged suitable are assigned a shepherd who will help its authors improve the paper.
• Authors are expected to submit a second draft part way through the shepherding process. After shepherding, each paper will be assessed for quality and its authors' willingness to accept feedback. This review will determine whether a paper is accepted to the conference for further review either within a Writer’s Workshop or a Writing Group..
• Authors with help of their shepherds are expected to continue revising their paper until the final drafts are due. To submit your paper, please visit the PLoP submission page. At least one of the authors of each accepted paper must register for the conference. Failure to do so will result in acceptance being withdrawn
To submit your paper, please visit: http://www.hillside.net/plop/2021/submission. The final version of the paper should be submitted in the PDF format (produced on a high-resolution output device) on letter paper size (8 1/2" x 11") following the ACM single column format. Initial submissions that don't follow the format will be accepted, but the last version should follow the templates to be published on the ACM library.
At least one of the authors of accepted papers are expected to register for the conference. Failure to do so may result in acceptance being withdrawn.
I am looking forward to reading your submissions, learning about the patterns that you have observed, and to meeting you virtually online. Welcome to PLoP 2021!
On behalf of PLoP 2021 organizing team,
Ademar Aguiar
Program Chair
- [[gang-of-4-patterns] ] Call for submissions PLoP 2021, Filipe Correia, 06/08/2021
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