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This study presents the use of tools for verifying the operation of automated feedback as implemented in programming courses. Educational environments offer the experience of summative and formative evaluation of computer programs, which is aimed at students. In this type of tool, students solve a programming task, which is automatically validated in order to generate grades and feedback. Regarding summative evaluation, a numerical or percentage grade is generated on whether the solution of a task is correct. In the case of formative evaluation, information is generated on errors or suggestions to be incorporated to the programs in order to improve learning. The employed tools are UNCode, Ask-Elle, and Nbgrader. In addition, some important remarks are made about some of the tools used for comparing programs and validating differences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, computer programming has become a highly demanded activity worldwide as part of software development. Training in this area is given from the basic levels of education. According to the reviewed publications, there are many basic and higher-level works involving techniques, methodologies, and tools to support the learning process. Despite this, it is necessary to continue with the contributions to the subject. The purpose of this work is to identify the artifacts proposed for the teaching-learning of computer programming through a systematic mapping of literature during the period 2010-2020. The results show the existence of efforts to propose and validate methodologies and strategies for teaching at the course level, leaving open research opportunities on evaluation guides, tools, and methods to accompany this process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]