General talk about software patterns

["Hanmer, Robert S \(Robert\)" <hanmer AT alcatel-lucent.com>]

 Apologies for multiple posting
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                         EXTENDED DEADLINE

     14th Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs (PLoP 2007)

       September 5-8, 2007 - Monticello, Illinois, USA
                    http://hillside.net/plop/2007/

                 ~ Peer reviewed ~ Digitally Archived ~

            *Paper submission deadline extension to June 4th*

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Dear all,

After receiving several requests, the chairs have decided to extend the 
submissions deadline for PLoP 2007 to *4th June*.

Papers already submitted will be honored by having a shepherd assigned as 
initially planned, at 4th June.

In order to help the shepherd assignment process, you may also send us short 
abstracts that will be posted as placeholders to be used by shepherds on 
their selection.

Papers received until the new deadline will be made available for shepherd 
assignment immediately as they are received. Updates of current submissions 
will also be accepted until the new deadline.

All papers are peer reviewed.  Dates for submission of post-conference papers 
and copyright forms for digital archival will be announced later (PLoP'06 
papers are being archived on ACM Digital Library).

We sincerely hope this extension will help the authors with problems on 
submitting on time for the initial deadline and that accommodates well with 
the other authors.

*New Important dates (extended)*

May 21-June 4: Paper submissions due.
June 4-11: Shepherding begins
June 29-July 6: Shepherd recommendations Aug 1: Notification of acceptance 
Aug 12: Conference Drafts due Aug 19: Early registration ends Sep 5: First 
Day of PLoP


We will look forward for your submissions.

Best regards,
Joseph Yoder and Ademar Aguiar
PLoP 2007


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                         CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

     14th Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs (PLoP 2007)

       September 5-8, 2007 - Monticello, Illinois, USA
                    http://hillside.net/plop/2007/

                 ~ Peer reviewed ~ Digitally Archived ~

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*About PLoP*

Pattern Languages of Programs (PLoPÂ(tm)) conference is a premier event for 
pattern authors and pattern enthusiasts to gather, discuss and learn more 
about patterns and software development.

The conference program offers pattern authors an unique opportunity to have 
their pattern languages reviewed by fellow authors, which occurs mainly in 
the form of Writers' Workshops.

Authors and non-authors will find in the different PLoP activities (Writers' 
Workshops, Focus Groups, BoF sessions, BootCamp, Games) many opportunities to 
learn more about patterns and pattern writing.

As a whole, the conference provides a friendly and effective environment to 
give and get feedback, to share expertise, and to allow the participants to 
improve their patterns and make them more useful and more publishable.

At the Hillside Group web site you can learn more about patterns, writing 
patterns, PLoP conferences, previous PLoP's, and more.

http://hillside.net/

*Submissions*

The purpose of PLoP is to promote development of pattern languages on all 
aspects of software, including design and programming, software architecture, 
user interface design, domain modeling, and software process.

Patterns related with aspects, AOP, and domain-specific patterns are 
especially encouraged this year.


*Paper* submissions may include short papers, containing one or more 
patterns, longer pattern languages or sequences, or work-in-progress papers 
willing to get an in-depth shepherding by an experienced pattern author at 
the conference.

Papers are sought on topics related to patterns and pattern languages,
including:
* Patterns and pattern languages
* Critiques of patterns and pattern languages
* Research on patterns and pattern languages
* Case studies of the use of patterns and pattern languages

Papers will be peer-reviewed to be accepted for the shepherding process.
During shepherding, authors will have assigned a shepherd that will help the 
author to improve the content and style of the paper. At the end of the 
shepherding process, papers will be reviewed again to be accepted into the 
writer's workshops of the conference. Authors will receive early feedback 
within two weeks of submission, and a final result at the end of July.

PLoP is run in the Â"writersÂ' workshopÂ" style. As no more than 15 pages can 
be properly covered in a session, the normal size of papers is 15 pages or 
less. Short papers are encouraged! Longer papers are possible, especially for 
pattern languages, but authors of long papers will have to work with the 
workshop leader to select a portion of the paper to be covered in the 
workshop. Authors of books-in-progress who would like to have their work 
reviewed at PLoP should contact the chairs.

*Focus groups* are free-format discussion groups or workshops aimed at 
bringing together people interested in a hot topic related to patterns or 
proven practices, for a period of about two hours.

These sessions might focus on very different topics and issues related to 
patterns, ranging from writing to using, organising, or adopting patterns. 
Focus group proposals should include a brief description of the topic to be 
addressed, objectives, format, conditions for participation (e.g. invitation, 
submission, free, etc), and a schedule outline. Proposals addressing 
interdisciplinary topics and topics from other domains than software 
development are especially encouraged.
Non-conventional formats are welcome.

Focus group proposals are reviewed by the program committee. Focus group 
leaders are expected to write a report to be part of the final conference 
proceedings.

*How to submit*
All submissions must be done by May 21 using the online submission system.

*Proceedings*
The conference version of the papers will be publicly available, 
individually, by writers' workshop, and into the preliminary conference 
proceedings.

Being feedback and improvement the focus of the writers' workshops, papers 
are not considered final once they have been workshopped. Authors incorporate 
the feedback they receive at the writers' workshop into their papers before 
the papers go into the final proceedings to be produced after the conference, 
which will be made available on the hillside website and digitally archived 
(PLoP'06 papers are being archived on ACM Digital Library).

*New Important dates (extended)*
May 21-June 4: Paper submissions due.
June 4-11: Shepherding begins
June 29-July 6: Shepherd recommendations Aug 1: Notification of acceptance 
Aug 12: Conference Drafts due Aug 19: Early registration ends Sep 5: First 
Day of PLoP

*Chairs*
Program Chair: Joseph Yoder (The Refactory Inc., USA) Conference Chair: 
Ademar Aguiar (FEUP, Universidade do Porto, Portugal) Web Design: Ana 
Ferreira, Miguel Carvalhais (id:D / FBAUP, Portugal)


*More information*

For more detailed information, please visit the PLoP'07 website.
http://hillside.net/plop/2007/

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The Refactory Inc & Joe Yoder Enterprises       Phone: (217) 344-4847
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