specification-patterns

A 14-layer template structures formal protocol specifications in Ivy by decomposing network protocols into modular components like variants, modules, entities, monitors, shims, and serdes for consistent and verifiable protocol formalization.

Formal model patterns are reusable structural templates for Ivy specifications that provide predefined components for variants, modules, entities, monitors, shims, serdes, and include chains to streamline developing robust network protocol models.

Scaffold a new network protocol model by selecting appropriate layers and patterns from a formal model library, then executing provided scaffolding commands to generate the basic Ivy file structure based on the 14-layer template.

Yes, you can add formal model patterns to an existing Ivy specification using provided scaffolding commands that incorporate common predefined structures like entity definitions and message variants into your current protocol models.

You need a 14-layer template for protocol decomposition when starting a new formal specification for a custom network protocol and requiring a standardized, modular structure to ensure consistent and verifiable protocol formalization.

Yes, the pattern library supports custom network testing methodologies by facilitating protocol decomposition and pattern selection, addressing the need for consistent and verifiable protocol formalization across various network protocols.