Logic, programming, and type systems

846 papers on this topic

SGLang: Efficient Execution of Structured Language Model Programs

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used for complex tasks that require multiple generation calls, advanced prompting techniques, control flow, and structured inputs/outputs. However,...

1.7K citations 2023-12 neural information processing systems

APOLLO: Automated LLM and Lean Collaboration for Advanced Formal Reasoning

Formal reasoning and automated theorem proving constitute a challenging subfield of machine learning, in which machines are tasked with proving mathematical theorems using formal languages like...

Prover Agent: An Agent-Based Framework for Formal Mathematical Proofs

We present Prover Agent, a novel AI agent for automated theorem proving that integrates large language models (LLMs) with a formal proof assistant, Lean. Prover Agent coordinates an informal...

35 citations 2025-06 arXiv (Cornell University)

Safe: Enhancing Mathematical Reasoning in Large Language Models via Retrospective Step-aware Formal Verification

Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting has become the de facto method to elicit reasoning capabilities from large language models (LLMs). However, to mitigate hallucinations in CoT that are notoriously...

Can LLMs Reason About Program Semantics? A Comprehensive Evaluation of LLMs on Formal Specification Inference

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly being used to automate programming tasks. Yet, LLMs' capabilities in reasoning about program semantics are still inadequately studied, leaving...

44 citations 2025-02 arXiv (Cornell University)

Large Language Models for Compiler Optimization

We explore the novel application of Large Language Models to code optimization. We present a 7B-parameter transformer model trained from scratch to optimize LLVM assembly for code size. The model...

112 citations 2023-09 arXiv (Cornell University)

MA-LoT: Model-Collaboration Lean-based Long Chain-of-Thought Reasoning enhances Formal Theorem Proving

Solving mathematical problems using computer-verifiable languages like Lean has significantly impacted the mathematical and computer science communities. State-of-the-art methods utilize a single...

21 citations 2025-03 arXiv (Cornell University)

Proving the Coding Interview: A Benchmark for Formally Verified Code Generation

We introduce the Formally Verified Automated Programming Progress Standards, or FVAPPS, a benchmark of 4715 samples for writing programs and proving their correctness, the largest formal...

22 citations 2025-02

ASSESS: A Semantic and Structural Evaluation Framework for Statement Similarity

Despite significant strides in statement autoformalization, a critical gap remains in the development of automated evaluation metrics capable of assessing formal translation quality. Existing...

11 citations 2025-09 arXiv (Cornell University)

Grammars of Formal Uncertainty: When to Trust LLMs in Automated Reasoning Tasks

Large language models (LLMs) show remarkable promise for democratizing automated reasoning by generating formal specifications. However, a fundamental tension exists: LLMs are probabilistic, while...

Position: Categorical Deep Learning is an Algebraic Theory of All Architectures

We present our position on the elusive quest for a general-purpose framework for specifying and studying deep learning architectures. Our opinion is that the key attempts made so far lack a...

44 citations 2024-02 arXiv (Cornell University)

Lean4Physics: Comprehensive Reasoning Framework for College-level Physics in Lean4

We present **Lean4PHYS**, a comprehensive reasoning framework for college-level physics problems in Lean4. **Lean4PHYS** includes *LeanPhysBench*, a college-level benchmark for formal physics...

8 citations 2025-10 arXiv (Cornell University)

Relational Programming with Foundation Models

Foundation models have vast potential to enable diverse AI applications. The powerful yet incomplete nature of these models has spurred a wide range of mechanisms to augment them with capabilities...

18 citations 2024-12 AAAI

ProofAug: Efficient Neural Theorem Proving via Fine-grained Proof Structure Analysis

The synergy between deep learning models and traditional automation tools, such as built-in tactics of the proof assistant and off-the-shelf automated theorem provers, plays a crucial role in...

14 citations 2025-01 arXiv (Cornell University)

DSPy Assertions: Computational Constraints for Self-Refining Language Model Pipelines

Chaining language model (LM) calls as composable modules is fueling a new way of programming, but ensuring LMs adhere to important constraints requires heuristic "prompt engineering". We introduce...

42 citations 2023-12 arXiv (Cornell University)

Vulnerability Detection: From Formal Verification to Large Language Models and Hybrid Approaches: A Comprehensive Overview

Software testing and verification are critical for ensuring the reliability and security of modern software systems. Traditionally, formal verification techniques, such as model checking and...

12 citations 2025-03 Springer eBooks

Verifying LLM-Generated Code in the Context of Software Verification with Ada/SPARK

Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated remarkable code generation capabilities, but the correctness of the generated code cannot be inherently trusted. This paper explores the feasibility...

SLaDe: A Portable Small Language Model Decompiler for Optimized Assembly

Decompilation is a well-studied area with numerous high-quality tools available. These are frequently used for security tasks and to port legacy code. However, they regularly generate...