Systems and Software Verification: Model-Checking Techniques and Tools

By B. Berard, M. Bidoit, A. Finkel, et al.

Book Overview

Model checking is a powerful approach for the formal verification of software. When applicable, it automatically provides complete proofs of correctness, or explains, via counter-examples, why a system is not correct.
This book provides a basic introduction to this new technique. The first part describes in simple terms the theoretical basis of model checking: transition systems as a formal model of systems, temporal logic as a formal language for behavioral properties, and model-checking algorithms. The second part explains how to write rich and structured temporal logic specifications in practice, while the third part surveys some of the major model checkers available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540415238
• ISBN13: 9783540415237
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.4"