The reliable algorithmic software challenge RASC

  • Authors:
  • Kurt Mehlhorn

  • Affiliations:
  • Max-Planck-Istitut für Informatik, Saarbrücken, Germany

  • Venue:
  • WEA'03 Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on Experimental and efficient algorithms
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

Algorithms are the heart of computer science. They make systems work. The theory of algorithms, i.e., their design and their analysis, is a highly developed part of theoretical computer science [7]. In comparison, algorithmic software is in its infancy. For many fundamental algorithmic tasks no reliable implementations are available due to a lack of understanding of the principles underlying reliable algorithmic software, some examples are given during the talk. The challenge is - to work out the principles underlying reliable algorithmic software and - to create a comprehensive collection of reliable algorithmic software components. I describe what I consider a major challenge in algorithmics, and then outline some venues of attack.