P: Formal Modeling and Analysis of Distributed (Event-Driven) Systems
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- Distributed systems are challenging due to complex message interleaving and failures.
- P is a state machine-based programming language for modeling distributed systems.
- P supports backend analysis engines like model checking for correctness verification.
- Amazon S3 used P to validate core protocols for strong consistency.
- P helps developers by serving as a thinking tool, bug finder, and boosting velocity.
- P has been used in AWS, Academia, and Microsoft (e.g., USB driver stack in Windows).
- Formal methods with P can uncover bugs early and improve system resilience.
- P is open-source and encourages collaboration between industry and academia.