Z 2e: An Introduction to Formal Methods - Softcover

Diller, Antoni

 
9780471939733: Z 2e: An Introduction to Formal Methods
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471939730 ISBN 13: 9780471939733
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1994

Synopsis

Offers a thorough and comprehensive tutorial introduction to Z. Uses standard notation with practical exercises and clear descriptions and explanations. Contains information on how to relate Z specifications to actual program code and is enhanced to reflect the most current language standards.

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About the Author

Antoni Diller is the author of Z: An Introduction to Formal Methods, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Z An Introduction to Formal Methods Second Edition Antoni Diller University of Birmingham Now that formal methods are seen as a necessary and beneficial theoretical tool for systems designers and programmers, this book offers a thorough and comprehensive tutorial introduction to Z taking as its starting point the practical use of this formal specification language. Case studies are used to illustrate all aspects of Z and are introduced early on in order to motivate the mathematical notations that have to be covered. Standard notation is used throughout. Many proofs are included and they are presented using the commonest format for natural deduction proofs. With exercises given and clear descriptions and explanations provided, this book is required reading for students and post-experience software engineers learning Z. Enhancements to this edition are more exercises, information on how to relate Z specifications to actual program code, and amendments so that the book is in line with the current language standards.

From the Inside Flap

Z An Introduction to Formal Methods Second Edition Antoni Diller University of Birmingham Now that formal methods are seen as a necessary and beneficial theoretical tool for systems designers and programmers, this book offers a thorough and comprehensive tutorial introduction to Z taking as its starting point the practical use of this formal specification language. Case studies are used to illustrate all aspects of Z and are introduced early on in order to motivate the mathematical notations that have to be covered. Standard notation is used throughout. Many proofs are included and they are presented using the commonest format for natural deduction proofs. With exercises given and clear descriptions and explanations provided, this book is required reading for students and post-experience software engineers learning Z. Enhancements to this edition are more exercises, information on how to relate Z specifications to actual program code, and amendments so that the book is in line with the current language standards.

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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
1994
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471939730
ISBN 13 
9780471939733
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
396