In software development, formal methods are mathematical approaches to solving software (and hardware) problems at the requirements, specification, and design levels.

Techniques for Detection of Errors in Formal Specifications The following error detection techniques are listed in increasing order of rigor and cost of application.

Formal methods is that area of computer science that is concerned with the application of mathematical techniques to the design and implementation of computer hardware and (more usually) software.

“The formal methods approach to software construction is based on viewing a program and its execution as mathematical objects and applying mathematical and logical techniques to specify and analyze …

Aug 10, 2025 · The Software Engineering Chair at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar conducts research in the areas of formal methods, software engineering, and software architecture.

This textbook introduces formal methods, presenting formal modelling languages based on logic and process algebra, and then addressing specification, verification, and testing methods for formal …

Jun 18, 2025 · In this section, we will explore the role of formal methods in ensuring software reliability and correctness, and examine the implications of formal methods for the philosophy of computing.