Advances in Programming Languages (APL)

Programming languages are the most fundamental tools for programmers. With the right programming languages, one can significantly reduce the cost of building new applications and maintaining existing ones. Over the last few decades, there have been substantial advances in programming language technology within traditional paradigms such as functional, logic, object-oriented, and aspect-oriented programming. Today the growing influence of artificial intelligence on programming paradigms and the development of software systems is rapidly reshaping the field. Above all, programming tools based on generative artificial intelligence have become a standard, transforming programming practices in both academia and industry. The methods and approaches for selecting, adapting, and evaluating AI techniques for programming language design and implementation have become a critical area of research. Within this context, new advances in programming language research are also contributing to the design and implementation of autonomous and intelligent systems, such as those developed under the umbrella of agent-oriented programming. The primary motivation has always been, and will continue to be, to enable a more effective formulation of programmers' ideas. As a result, research in programming languages remains a perpetual activity and lies at the core of computer science. Hence, new language features and programming paradigms—particularly those enhanced by AI techniques - as well as improved compile-time and run-time mechanisms, can be anticipated in the near future.

The aims of this Thematic Session are to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences in topics related to programming languages and systems. Original papers and implementation reports are invited in all areas of programming languages.