capequal

capequal is a software library designed to assist developers in the creation and management of CAPability EQUalities, commonly known as CAPECOs. CAPECOs are a specific type of equality constraint used in certain programming paradigms, particularly those focusing on formal verification and safety-critical systems. The library aims to provide a structured and efficient way to define these equalities, ensuring that properties of a system can be mathematically proven.

The core functionality of capequal revolves around representing and manipulating these CAPECOs. It offers tools for constructing complex equality expressions, composing them, and checking for consistency. Developers can use capequal to declare invariants, preconditions, and postconditions that adhere to the CAPECO formalism. This is crucial for domains where system behavior must be rigorously verified, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device software.

capequal is typically implemented as a set of functions or classes within a larger software development environment. Its integration allows for seamless incorporation into existing development workflows. By abstracting away some of the complexities of formal equality definitions, capequal empowers developers to focus on the logical aspects of their system's design and verification, rather than the intricate details of the underlying formalisms. The library's design prioritizes clarity and ease of use, making it accessible to developers with varying levels of experience in formal methods.