The Logic of Software. A Tasting Menu of Formal Methods

The Logic of Software. A Tasting Menu of Formal Methods
Author: Wolfgang Ahrendt
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2022-07-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031081668

This Festschrift, dedicated to Reiner Hähnle on the occasion of his 60th birthday, contains papers written by many of his closest collaborators. After positions at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Chalmers University of Technology, since 2011 Reiner has been the chaired professor of Software Engineering at Technische Universität Darmstadt, where his team focuses on the formal verification of object-oriented software, the formal modeling and specification of highly adaptive software systems, and formal modeling and analysis in domains such as biological systems and railroad operations. His work is characterized by achievements in theory and in practical implementations, significant collaborations include the KeY project and the development of the ABS language. He has served as chair and editor of important related academic conferences, and coauthored almost 200 academic publications. The contributions in this volume reflect Reiner’s main research focus: formal methods, in particular applied to software verification.

Understanding Formal Methods

Understanding Formal Methods
Author: Jean-Francois Monin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1447100433

This is an excellent introduction to formal methods which will bring anyone who needs to know about this important topic up to speed. It is comprehensive, giving the reader all the information needed to explore the field of formal methods in more detail. It offers: a guide to the mathematics required; comprehensive but easy-to-understand introductions to various methods; a run-down of how formal methods can help to develop high-quality systems that come in on time, within budget, and according to requirements.

Concise Guide to Formal Methods

Concise Guide to Formal Methods
Author: Gerard O'Regan
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2017-08-08
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3319640216

This invaluable textbook/reference provides an easy-to-read guide to the fundamentals of formal methods, highlighting the rich applications of formal methods across a diverse range of areas of computing. Topics and features: introduces the key concepts in software engineering, software reliability and dependability, formal methods, and discrete mathematics; presents a short history of logic, from Aristotle’s syllogistic logic and the logic of the Stoics, through Boole’s symbolic logic, to Frege’s work on predicate logic; covers propositional and predicate logic, as well as more advanced topics such as fuzzy logic, temporal logic, intuitionistic logic, undefined values, and the applications of logic to AI; examines the Z specification language, the Vienna Development Method (VDM) and Irish School of VDM, and the unified modelling language (UML); discusses Dijkstra’s calculus of weakest preconditions, Hoare’s axiomatic semantics of programming languages, and the classical approach of Parnas and his tabular expressions; provides coverage of automata theory, probability and statistics, model checking, and the nature of proof and theorem proving; reviews a selection of tools available to support the formal methodist, and considers the transfer of formal methods to industry; includes review questions and highlights key topics in every chapter, and supplies a helpful glossary at the end of the book. This stimulating guide provides a broad and accessible overview of formal methods for students of computer science and mathematics curious as to how formal methods are applied to the field of computing.

Software Engineering and Formal Methods

Software Engineering and Formal Methods
Author: Bernd-Holger Schlingloff
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2022-09-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 303117108X

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Software Engineering and Formal Methods, SEFM 2022, which took place in Berlin, Germany, in September 2022. The 19 full and 3 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: software verification; program analysis; verifier technology; formal methods for intelligent and learning systems; specification and contracts; program synthesis; temporal logic; and runtime methods.

Formal Methods for Software Engineering

Formal Methods for Software Engineering
Author: Markus Roggenbach
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2022-06-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 303038800X

Software programs are formal entities with precise meanings independent of their programmers, so the transition from ideas to programs necessarily involves a formalisation at some point. The first part of this graduate-level introduction to formal methods develops an understanding of what constitutes formal methods and what their place is in Software Engineering. It also introduces logics as languages to describe reasoning and the process algebra CSP as a language to represent behaviours. The second part offers specification and testing methods for formal development of software, based on the modelling languages CASL and UML. The third part takes the reader into the application domains of normative documents, human machine interfaces, and security. Use of notations and formalisms is uniform throughout the book. Topics and features: Explains foundations, and introduces specification, verification, and testing methods Explores various application domains Presents realistic and practical examples, illustrating concepts Brings together contributions from highly experienced educators and researchers Offers modelling and analysis methods for formal development of software Suitable for graduate and undergraduate courses in software engineering, this uniquely practical textbook will also be of value to students in informatics, as well as to scientists and practical engineers, who want to learn about or work more effectively with formal theories and methods. Markus Roggenbach is a Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science of Swansea University. Antonio Cerone is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science of Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan. Bernd-Holger Schlingloff is a Professor in the Institut für Informatik of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Gerardo Schneider is a Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering of University of Gothenburg. Siraj Ahmed Shaikh is a Professor in the Institute for Future Transport and Cities of Coventry University. The companion site for the book offers additional resources, including further material for selected chapters, prepared lab classes, a list of errata, slides and teaching material, and virtual machines with preinstalled tools and resources for hands-on experience with examples from the book. The URL is: https://sefm-book.github.io

Formal Methods

Formal Methods
Author: André Platzer
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 692
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 3031711629

Automated Deduction – CADE 29

Automated Deduction – CADE 29
Author: Brigitte Pientka
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2023-10-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031384997

This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Automated Deduction, CADE 29, which took place in Rome, Italy, during July 2023. The 28 full papers and 5 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 submissions. CADE is the major forum for the presentation of research in all aspects of automated deduction, including foundations, applications, implementations, and practical experience. The papers are organized in the following topics: Logical foundations; theory and principles; implementation and application; ATP and AI; and system descriptions.

Verification, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation

Verification, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation
Author: Rayna Dimitrova
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2023-12-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031505212

The two-volume set LNCS 14499 and 14500 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Verification, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation, VMCAI 2024, which took place in London, Ontario, Canada, in January 2024. The 30 full papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Abstract interpretation; infinite-state systems; model checking and synthesis; SAT, SMT, and automated reasoning; Part II: Concurrency; neural networks; probabilistic and quantum programs; program and system verification; runtime verification; security and privacy;

Computer Applications

Computer Applications
Author: Min Zhang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 981998761X

The two-volume set CCIS 1959 and 1960 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 38th CCF National Conference on Computer Applications, CCF NCCA 2023, held in Suzhou, China, during July 16–20, 2023. The 39 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 197 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Artificial intelligence and application. Volume II: Data science and technology; pattern recognition and machine learning; network communication and security; frontier and comprehensive applications.

Tests and Proofs

Tests and Proofs
Author: Virgile Prevosto
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2023-07-19
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3031388283

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference, TAP 2023, as part of STAF 2023, a federation of conferences on Software Technologies, Applications and Foundations, which includes two more conferences besides TAP: ICGT (International Conference on Graph Transformations), and ECMFA (European Conference on Modelling Foundations and Applications) in Leicester, UK, in July 2023. The 8 full papers together with 2 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 14 submissions. They were organized in topical sections on Low-level Code Verification, Formal Models, Model-based test generation, and Abstraction and Refinement.