Fundamentals of Software Model Checking and CEGAR

Verifying software reliability requires automated techniques capable of analyzing complex state spaces. This course provides a clear, foundational path to understanding software model checking and state abstraction techniques without requiring prior formal methods experience. You will explore the principles behind automated program verification, starting with essential terminology and mathematical foundations before progressing to practical abstraction methods. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of formal verification and transition systems - Learn how abstraction techniques reduce complex program states for analysis - Master the fundamentals of predicate abstraction and Boolean programs - Apply Counterexample-Guided Abstraction Refinement (CEGAR) workflows - Analyze spurious counterexamples and formulate refinement predicates - Understand modern integration of SAT/SMT solvers in automated verification The course begins with foundational definitions and logic basics, progressing step-by-step through abstraction methods, CEGAR loops, and modern automated verification workflows. This course is designed for beginners in formal methods, software developers, and computer science students looking for a solid introduction to program analysis. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in software model checking.