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Research Sources

The LocalM™ AiD framework is built on a foundation of academic research, industry best practices, and emerging standards in AI-assisted software development.

SOURCES 30+ Research Papers & Articles
COVERAGE 2023-2026
CATEGORIES Academic, Industry, Standards
LAST UPDATED January 2026

Academic Research

Foundational Papers

Paper Key Contribution
AI4SE: A Taxonomy for AI in Software Engineering Comprehensive classification of AI applications across SE lifecycle stages
Metacognitive Framework for AI Programming Education Educational principles for developing critical evaluation skills
Ten Simple Rules for AI-Assisted Coding Evidence-based practical guidelines for human-AI collaboration
Evaluating Large Language Models for Code Generation Benchmark methodologies for AI code quality

Human-AI Collaboration

Paper Key Contribution
The Programmer’s Model of AI Interaction Understanding how developers interact with AI assistants
Cognitive Load in AI-Assisted Programming Impact of AI tools on developer cognition
Trust Calibration in Human-AI Systems Framework for appropriate trust in AI outputs

Software Engineering Process

Paper Key Contribution
AI-Native Software Development Lifecycle Adapting SDLC for AI integration
Specification-Driven AI Development Contract-first approaches with AI
Context Engineering for LLMs Maximizing AI effectiveness through context

Industry Practitioner Sources

Methodology & Practices

Source Key Contribution
V-Bounce Model AI-native SDLC balancing automation with oversight
Single Conversation Methodology Session management for AI interactions
Agentic Coding Best Practices Patterns for AI agent workflows
Context Engineering Guide Prompt and context optimization

Security & Governance

Source Key Contribution
Rules for AI Coding Agents Security-focused guidelines from production experience
OWASP LLM Top 10 Security vulnerabilities in LLM applications
Responsible AI Implementation Enterprise governance frameworks
AI Security Best Practices Government security standards

Adoption & Training

Source Key Contribution
AI Coding Adoption Best Practices Enterprise rollout patterns
Developer Productivity with AI Measuring AI impact on development
AI Skills Development Framework Training curriculum guidelines

Emerging Standards

Agent Protocols

Standard Description
AGENTS.md Agent capability declaration standard
SKILL.md Reusable skill definitions for AI agents
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Standardized AI-tool integration
Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Inter-agent communication patterns

Enterprise Frameworks

Standard Relevance
TOGAF EA principle structure foundation
FEAF Federal enterprise architecture alignment
DoDAF Defense architecture framework patterns
ISO/IEC 42001 AI management system standard

Research Methodology

Source Selection Criteria

  • Relevance - Direct applicability to AI-assisted development
  • Recency - Published within rapidly evolving field timeline
  • Authority - Peer-reviewed or recognized practitioners
  • Actionability - Provides implementable guidance

Source Application

  • Principles synthesize multiple sources
  • Rationale references specific findings
  • Implications derive from practical experience
  • Maturity levels align with adoption research

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