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In the context of large language model (LLM) reshaping software engineering education,this paper presents OSSerCopilot,a LLM-based tutoring system designed to address the critical challenge faced by newcomers (especially student contributors) in open source software (OSS) communities.Leveraging natural language processing,code semantic understanding,and learner profiling,the system functions as an intelligent tutor to scaffold three core competency domains:contribution guideline interpretation,project architecture comprehension,and personalized task matching.By transforming traditional onboarding barriers—such as complex contribution documentation and opaque project structures—into interactive learning journeys,OSSerCopilot enables newcomers to complete their first OSS contribution more easily and confidently.This paper highlights how LLM technologies can redefine software engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical OSS participation,offering implications for curriculum design,competency assessment,and sustainable OSS ecosystem cultivation.A demonstration video of the system is available at https://figshare.com/articles/media/OSSerCopilot＿Introduction＿mp4/29510276.
Abstract：In the context of large language model (LLM) reshaping software engineering education,this paper presents OSSerCopilot,a LLM-based tutoring system designed to address the critical challenge faced by newcomers (especially student contributors) in open source software (OSS) communities.Leveraging natural language processing,code semantic understanding,and learner profiling,the system functions as an intelligent tutor to scaffold three core competency domains:contribution guideline interpretation,project architecture comprehension,and personalized task matching.By transforming traditional onboarding barriers—such as complex contribution documentation and opaque project structures—into interactive learning journeys,OSSerCopilot enables newcomers to complete their first OSS contribution more easily and confidently.This paper highlights how LLM technologies can redefine software engineering education by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical OSS participation,offering implications for curriculum design,competency assessment,and sustainable OSS ecosystem cultivation.A demonstration video of the system is available at https://figshare.com/articles/media/OSSerCopilot＿Introduction＿mp4/29510276.
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基本信息:
DOI：10.16512/j.cnki.jsjjy.2026.03.039
中图分类号:G642;TP311.5-4;TP18
引用信息:
[1]Xin Tan,Jingyi Tan,Weimiao Ren,等.OSSerCopilot: An LLM-driven Tutoring System for Fostering Open Source Competency in Software Engineering Education[J].计算机教育,2026,No.375(03):119-129.DOI:10.16512/j.cnki.jsjjy.2026.03.039.
基金信息:
supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62202022, 92582204, and 62572030); the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities; the exploratory elective projects of the State Key Laboratory of Complex and Critical Software Environments
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