Constructor Institute of Technology Chair of Software Engineering

We published the PRISM framework

26 February 2025 by Reto Weber

Bertrand Meyer and Reto Weber have published an extended and revised version of the theory of programs, now called PRISM. This work involved a complete rework from the ground up, refining definitions and, most importantly, rigorously proving the claims presented in the paper.

We replaced previously disproven theorems with correct formulations and provided a precise definition of concurrency. Additionally, during our research, we encountered the concept of “Choice Normal Form” (CNF), which proved valuable for establishing various properties and describing numerous behaviors.

I thoroughly enjoyed working on the proofs using Isabelle/HOL and will continue contributing to this project in the future. For more information and updates on PRISM, please visit our designated website.