vonstruction
Vonstruction is a framework and methodology in systems engineering for building complex artifacts by assembling reusable, formally specified components through a controlled construction process. The term functions as a portmanteau reflecting both formalization traditions associated with von Neumann and the act of construction, and it is used to emphasize rigorous interfaces, verification, and reproducible assembly.
Principles of vonstruction include modularity, clearly defined interfaces, and compositional verification. Each component is intended to
Process and workflow typically involve a design phase that defines component specifications and a library of
Applications span hardware and software design, embedded and cyber-physical systems, distributed architectures, and educational settings for
History and status: the concept has been explored in academic and industry contexts since the early 2000s,
See also: modular design, formal verification, component-based software engineering, model-driven engineering.