Efficiently handling clone data: RCF and cyclone

Abstract

Exchange and inspection of clone information is an essential building block of successful clone management. Until now, a variety of different formats and tools for handling clone data has evolved. This paper presents two of our tools, both of which work closely together. We introduce the Rich Clone Format, which we have developed to standardize and ease the exchange of clone data. Furthermore, we describe our tool cyclone, which fosters the multi-perspective analysis of clone information.