1. A method, comprising: generating, by a machine-based sentiment prediction generator, respective machine-determined sentiment predictions for each of a plurality of software patches using sentiment analysis; setting, by a sentiment-based confidence value generator, a confidence value for each of the plurality of software patches based on the machine-determined sentiment predictions; and at least one of selecting and prioritizing, by a software patch selector and prioritizer, at least one of the plurality of software patches based on the respective confidence value therefor.