This concept introduction explains the idea of correctness in algorithms, distinguishing between functional correctness (input-output behavior) and total correctness (termination). It also mentions the challenges of proving total correctness due to the undecidability of the halting problem. Additionally, it briefly mentions Hoare logic for reasoning about program correctness and highlights the complexity and importance of software testing.
UC Berkeley
Fall 2022
Explores how compilers translate high-level languages into machine-understandable code, offering practical experience with developing compilers for various languages. Also covers reasoning about compiler correctness and understanding runtime errors.
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