Reasoned modelling critics: Turning failed proofs into modelling guidance

Andrew Ireland, Gudmund Grov, Michael Butler

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Abstract

The activities of formal modelling and reasoning are closely related. But while the rigour of building formal models brings significant benefits, formal reasoning remains a major barrier to the wider acceptance of formalism within design. Here we propose reasoned modelling critics - a technique which aims to abstract away from the complexities of low-level proof obligations, and provide high-level modelling guidance to designers when proofs fail. Inspired by proof planning critics, the technique combines proof-failure analysis with modelling heuristics. Here, we present the details of our proposal and outline future plans. © 2010 Springer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbstract State Machines, Alloy, B and Z - Second International Conference, ABZ 2010, Proceedings
Pages189-202
Number of pages14
Volume5977 LNCS
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2nd International Conference on Abstract State Machines, Alloy, B and Z - Orford, QC, Canada
Duration: 22 Feb 201025 Feb 2010

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5977 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Abstract State Machines, Alloy, B and Z
Abbreviated titleABZ 2010
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOrford, QC
Period22/02/1025/02/10

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