Formal Specification and Design

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Formal specification is a method for precisely modelling computer-based systems that combines concepts from software engineering and mathematical logic. In this book the authors describe algebraic and state-based specification techniques from the unified view of the Common Object-oriented Language for Design, COLD, a wide-spectrum language in the tradition of VDM and Z. The kernel language is explained in detail, with many examples, including: set representation, a display device, an INGRES-like database system, and a line editor. Fundamental techniques such as initial algebra semantics, loose semantics, partial functions, hiding, sharing, predicate and dynamic logic, abstraction functions, representation of invariants and black-box correctness are also presented. More advanced ideas, for example Horn logic, and large systems are given in the final part. Appendices contain full details of the language's syntax and a specification library. Techniques for software development and design are emphasised throughout, so the book will be an excellent choice for courses in these areas.

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..".well-written...a good introduction to formal specification concepts. It is very readable and elegant. It may be used in an almost notation-independent way, not just by those who are interested in the COLD-K notation." H.I. Kilov, Computing Reviews

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Non-Fiction Computing & I.T.Computer Programming & Software Development Object-Oriented Programming or OOP Computer Science Mathematical Theory of Computation Software Engineering Programming & Scripting Languages

Algebraic Specification
Introducing the basic concepts
Setting up algebraic specifications
Structuring algebraic specifications
Implementing algebraic specifications
State-Based Specification
From algebras to states
Setting up state-based specification
Structuring state-based specification
Implementing state-based specification
Advanced Techniques
Theoretical topics
Additional language constructs
Towards large systems
Bibliography
Appendices
Index
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