Detecting plagiarism in computer source code

Details Detecting plagiarism in computer source code Detecting plagiarism in computer source code

2008-12-08

2010-10-26

Bullock, Jr., Lewis A (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Managing software components

C434S367000, C726S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823127

ABSTRACT:
Plagiarism of software source code is a serious problem in two distinct areas of endeavor—cheating by students at schools and intellectual property theft at corporations. A number of algorithms have been implemented to check source code files for plagiarism, each with their strengths and weaknesses. This invention detects plagiarism by comparing statements within source code of a first program to comments within source code of a second program.

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