Harnessing Self-modifying Code for Resilient Software

In this paper we argue that self-modifying code can become a better strategy for realizing long-lived autonomous software systems than static code, regardless how well it was validated and tested. We base our discussion on three facets – self-repairing software, adaptive software and networked systems – for which we point out ongoing and related work before presenting a roadmap towards a controlled framework for self-modifying code.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: WRAC
• Authors: Christian F. Tschudin, Lidia Yamamoto
• Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Long-lived Autonomous Software, Self-modifying Code, Static Code, WRAC 2005