The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized a one-day hands-on workshop on FLAT using JFLAP for the S5 CSE (A & B) students on 19th September 2025 at CSE Lab 3, Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology. The objective of the workshop was to provide students with practical exposure to simulating automata, grammars, and Turing machines using the JFLAP tool, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical understanding.
The workshop was conducted as a content beyond the syllabus activity for the subject CST 301 – Formal Languages and Automata Theory. It aimed to familiarize students with JFLAP, demonstrate the simulation of DFA and NFA, provide hands-on training on Pushdown Automata and Context-Free Grammars, and introduce Turing Machine simulations for better conceptual clarity. It also encouraged students to apply theoretical concepts in solving practical problems.
The workshop commenced at 9:00 AM with an inaugural session and welcome address. The session was presided over by Dr. S. Gunasekaran, Professor, CSE Department, ASET, and supported by Ms. Anisree P G, Assistant Professor, CSE Department, ASET.
Students gained practical knowledge of automata theory using JFLAP. The sessions enhanced their conceptual clarity of DFA, NFA, PDA, CFG, and Turing Machines. They actively participated in interactive problem-solving activities, and the feedback indicated that the workshop was highly beneficial for understanding FLAT concepts.
The workshop successfully achieved its objectives by providing students with hands-on training in JFLAP and helping them connect abstract theoretical concepts with real-world simulations.
