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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      November 2009
      October 1992
      ISBN:
      9780511569777
      9780521435925
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511569777
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      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.558kg, 352 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Algorithmics, Complexity, Computer Algebra, Computational Geometry, Computer Science, Programming Languages and Applied Logic
      Series:
      Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science (35)
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    Subjects:
    Algorithmics, Complexity, Computer Algebra, Computational Geometry, Computer Science, Programming Languages and Applied Logic
    Series:
    Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science (35)
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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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