[2][3] It publishes research articles as well as columns, interviews, and other types of content.

[5] Its "goal ... is to bridge the academic and industrial sides of computer science and software engineering".

[1] Only articles from "specifically invited" authors are considered for publication, and there is a review process.

[6][5] However, unlike some other ACM publications, is not considered a peer-reviewed journal by the organization.

[7] Stephen R. Bourne is the editor-in-chief,[8] and helped found the magazine[citation needed] when he was president of the ACM.