The field of software engineering is witnessing a significant shift towards innovative and interactive approaches to improve the development and testing of software systems. Researchers are exploring the potential of immersive technologies such as virtual reality to enhance the visualization and exploration of software security vulnerabilities. Additionally, serious games and gamification techniques are being used to make software testing and debugging more engaging and effective. These approaches have shown promising results in improving user experience, motivation, and skill development. Noteworthy papers include: SecCityVR, which introduces a VR-based approach for visualizing software security vulnerabilities, and Sojourner under Sabotage, a serious game that enhances learning and engagement in software testing and debugging. Gamifying Testing in IntelliJ also demonstrates the effectiveness of gamification in improving software testing behavior and developer engagement.