Enabling Semantic Search in Large Open Source Communities

Abstract. This paper describes methodology used for building a domain specific ontology. Methods that allow automatic concept and relation extraction using domain-related glossaries are presented in this research. The constructed ontology contains vocabulary related to computer science and software development. It is used for supporting different functionalities in the ALERT project, which aims to improve software development process in large open source communities. One of the uses of the ontology is to provide semantic search functionality, which is a considerable improvement over the keyword search that is commonly supported.