Hello World, From a Verifier-in-Training! #
Welcome to my new digital space! After much anticipation and setup (you wouldn’t believe the nuances of static site generators!), I’m thrilled to launch this blog, dedicated to documenting my ongoing learning experience in the fascinating world of formal verification.
For those unfamiliar, formal verification is essentially the act of proving that a system (be it hardware, software, or an algorithm) is absolutely correct according to some formal specification, often using mathematical proofs or logic. It’s about building highly reliable and secure systems, going beyond traditional testing to achieve a level of assurance that’s truly compelling.
My journey into formal verification is just beginning, and this blog will serve as my public notebook. Here, I’ll be sharing everything from the fundamental concepts I grapple with, to the various formal methods and tools I explore (think model checking, theorem proving, SMT solvers, and more!). You can expect posts detailing my successes, my inevitable frustrations, interesting problems I encounter, and perhaps even some simplified explanations of complex topics as I begin to grasp them myself.
Consider this an open invitation to join me. Whether you’re a seasoned formal methods expert, a fellow learner, or simply curious about how we can build more trustworthy systems, I hope you’ll find something valuable or thought-provoking here. I’m excited to share my progress and learn alongside you.
Stay tuned for my first deep dive into a formal verification concept!