ats2-postiats
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Description:
Programming language with formal specification features
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.4.2@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: programming-language formal-verification theorem-proving static-typing functional-programming
Install: brew install ats2-postiats
About:
ATS2-PostiATS is a statically typed programming language that uses formal specifications (theorem proving) to ensure program correctness at compile time. It combines functional and imperative paradigms with a powerful type system to eliminate runtime errors and verify complex properties before execution.
Key Features:
  • Advanced type system with dependent and linear types
  • Verified programming via theorem proving capabilities
  • Compiles to efficient C code for high performance
  • Supports both functional and imperative programming styles
Use Cases:
  • Building safety-critical systems requiring formal verification
  • Developing high-performance software with guaranteed memory safety
  • Research in programming language theory and formal methods
Alternatives:
  • Idris – Similar theorem-proving language with dependent types, more modern but less mature ecosystem
  • Coq – Proof assistant focused on mathematical proofs rather than general-purpose programming
  • F* – Microsoft research language with similar goals but different type system approach
License: GPL-3.0-only
Dependencies: gmp
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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