Visual Attention Patterns in Processing Compiler Error Messages

• Main Authors: Tablatin, Christine Lourrine, Rodrigo, Ma. Mercedes T.
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2023
• Subjects: compiler error messages; debugging; eye-tracking; fixation metrics; visual attention; Computer Engineering; Engineering
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/discs-faculty-pubs/401
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

The difference in the visual attention of subjects while performing a debugging task can be measured using fixation count and fixation duration metrics. Thus, this paper investigated the visual attention patterns of high and low performing students engaged in a defect-finding task on multiple progra...