Central to Formal Methods is the so-called Correctness Theorem
which relates a specification to its correct Implementations. This
theorem is the goal of traditional program testing and, more
recently, of program verification (in which the theorem must be
proved). Proofs are difficult, though even with the use of powerful
theorem provers. This volume explains and illustrates an
alternative method, which allows the construction of (necessarily
correct) algorithms from a specification using algebraic
transformations and refinement techniques which prevent the
introduction of errors. Based on teaching material used extensively
at Loughborough University, John Cooke introduces the basics, using
simple examples and lots of detailed working (which can often be
re-used).
Constructing Correct Software will provide invaluable reading
for students and practitioners of Computer Science and Software
Engineering to whom correctness of software is of prime
importance.
General
Imprint: |
Springer London
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2004 |
First published: |
2005 |
Authors: |
D. John Cooke
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Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
509 |
Edition: |
2nd ed. 2005 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85233-820-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Computing & IT >
Computer programming >
Software engineering
|
LSN: |
1-85233-820-2 |
Barcode: |
9781852338206 |
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