Code Clones: Reconsidering Terminology

This report discusses terminology choices and considerations relating to copied or redundant code within software systems, i.e., relating to "code clones." Inadequacies of existing terminology are raised and alternative terms are discussed. Keywords. code clone, exact clone, near clone, clone types, accidental clone, duplicate, copy, redundant

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: DAGSTUHL
• Authors: Andrew Walenstein
• Keywords: DAGSTUHL 2006, DAGSTUHL 2007, Exact Clone, Redundant Code, Report Discusses Terminology