Systems and Software Verification Model-Checking Techniques and Tools

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.Berard, Beatrice is the author of 'Systems and Software Verification Model-Checking Techniques and Tools', published 2001 under ISBN 9783540415237 and ISBN 3540415238.