Reliable Software in the LLM Era

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Quint was created to make software more reliable, aligning with Informal Systems' mission.
LLMs have changed coding but introduce validation challenges due to their overconfidence.
Quint serves as a bridge between English and code, offering executable specifications for better validation.
The tool includes a simulator, model checker, and REPL for exploring and verifying properties.
Model-based testing connects Quint specifications to code, ensuring behavior matches.
A case study involved modifying Malachite, a BFT consensus engine, using Quint and AI in a week.
The process included spec changes, validation, code generation, and testing, finding and fixing bugs early.
Quint's validated specs act as a debugging compass, preventing wasted time on non-issues.
This approach addresses common frustrations with AI-generated code by providing a structured validation workflow.
Quint and LLMs complement each other, with LLMs translating and Quint providing deterministic validation.

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