A Practical Theory of Programming (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)

Understanding programming and programming languages requires knowledge of the underlying theoretical model. This book explores aspects of programming that are amenable to mathematical proof. The author describes a programming theory which is much simpler and more comprehensive than the current theories to date. In the theoretical model, a specification is just a boolean expression and refinement is just an ordinary implication. The author develops a practical and broad method for writing precise specifications and designing programs whose executions probably satisfy the specifications. Beginning with preparatory material in logic, numbers, sets, lists, functions and relations, the book advances further into program theory, the heart of the book. Subsequent chapters may be selected or omitted according to course emphasis. The text will be useful to students in courses on programming methodology or verification at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level, as well as for software engineers in the field. All technical terms are explained and then demonstrated in the book wherever possible. No advanced mathematical knowledge or programming language is assumed.The book contains numerous exercises and worked-out solutions for specific exercises. Transparency masters and solutions for the remaining exercises are available from the author.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Monographs in Computer Science
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	1993
Authors:	Eric C.R. Hehner
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	247
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
ISBN-13:	978-1-4612-6444-6
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Computer programming > Software engineering Promotions
LSN:	1-4612-6444-8
Barcode:	9781461264446

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