Local fields, and fields complete with respect to a discrete valuation, are essential objects in commutative algebra, with applications to number theory and algebraic geometry. We formalize in Lean the basic theory of discretely valued fields. In particular, we prove that the unit ball with respect to a discrete valuation on a field is a discrete valuation ring and, conversely, that the adic valuation on the field of fractions of a discrete valuation ring is discrete. We define finite extensions of valuations and of discrete valuation rings, and prove some localization results.

Abstract Dedekind domains and their class groups are notions in commutative algebra that are essential in algebraic number theory. We formalized these structures and several fundamental properties, including number-theoretic finiteness results for class groups, in the Lean prover as part of the mathematical library. This paper describes the formalization process, noting the idioms we found useful in our development and ’s decentralized collaboration processes involved in this project.