  Context: New scientific evidence continuously arises with advances in
Software Engineering (SE) research. Conventionally, Systematic Literature
Reviews (SLRs) are not updated or updated intermittently, leaving gaps between
updates, during which time the SLR may be missing crucial new evidence. Goal:
We propose and evaluate a concept and process called Continuous Systematic
Literature Review (CSLR) in SE. Method: To elaborate on the CSLR concept and
process, we performed a synthesis of evidence by conducting a meta-ethnography,
addressing knowledge from varied research areas. Furthermore, we conducted a
case study to evaluate the CSLR process. Results: We describe the resulting
CSLR process in BPMN format. The case study results provide indications on the
importance and feasibility of applying CSLR in practice to continuously update
SLR evidence in SE. Conclusion: The CSLR concept and process provide a feasible
and systematic way to continuously incorporate new evidence into SLRs,
supporting trustworthy and up-to-date evidence for SLRs in SE.
