Automated and Integrated Program Synthesis and Verification

The recent developments in the research area of program synthesis and verification, particularly leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), indicate a significant shift towards more automated and integrated solutions. The field is moving towards enhancing the reliability and efficiency of code generation and verification processes by embedding advanced control mechanisms within LLMs. This includes the integration of neural networks with feedback control, multi-agent systems for verification, and the direct embedding of control logic within language model prompts. These innovations aim to bridge the gap between adaptive reasoning capabilities of LLMs and structured control mechanisms of traditional software paradigms. Notably, there is a growing focus on ensuring correctness and safety in code generation, especially in critical domains like industrial control systems and motion control. The advancements are not only improving accuracy and reducing operational costs but also paving the way for more scalable and extensible verification frameworks. Additionally, there is a trend towards formalizing and automating proof generation for code, which is crucial for maintaining high standards of correctness in software development. Overall, the field is evolving towards more sophisticated, automated, and reliable systems that can handle complex tasks with higher precision and safety.

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COOL: Efficient and Reliable Chain-Oriented Objective Logic with Neural Networks Feedback Control for Program Synthesis

Agents4PLC: Automating Closed-loop PLC Code Generation and Verification in Industrial Control Systems using LLM-based Agents

CELI: Controller-Embedded Language Model Interactions

Towards Automated Verification of LLM-Synthesized C Programs

MCCoder: Streamlining Motion Control with LLM-Assisted Code Generation and Rigorous Verification

Exploring LLM Support for Generating IEC 61131-3 Graphic Language Programs

Automated Proof Generation for Rust Code via Self-Evolution

Formalising CXL Cache Coherence

Charon: An Analysis Framework for Rust

CUTECat: Concolic Execution for Computational Law

Crux, a Precise Verifier for Rust and Other Languages

LLM as a code generator in Agile Model Driven Development

Assured Automatic Programming via Large Language Models

LLM-Aided Efficient Hardware Design Automation

Whose fault is it anyway? SILC: Safe Integration of LLM-Generated Code

Creating and Repairing Robot Programs in Open-World Domains

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