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100 1 _aAlagar, V.S.
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aSpecification of Software Systems
_h[electronic resource] /
_cby V.S. Alagar, K. Periyasamy.
250 _a2nd Edition.
264 1 _aLondon :
_bSpringer London :
_bImprint: Springer,
_c2011.
300 _aXXVI, 646 p.
_bonline resource.
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aTexts in Computer Science,
_x1868-0941
505 0 _aPart I: Specification Fundamentals -- The Role of Specification -- Specification Activities -- Specification Qualities -- Abstraction.-Part II: Formalism Fundamentals -- Formal Systems -- Automata -- Extended Finite State Machine -- Classification of Formal Specification Methods.-Part III: Logic -- Propositional Logic -- Predicate Logic -- Temporal Logic -- Part IV: Mathematical Abstractions for Model-based Specifications -- Set Theory and Relations -- Part V: Property-oriented Specifications -- Algebraic Specification -- Larch -- Calculus of Communicating Systems -- Part VI: Model-based Specifications -- Vienna Development Method -- The Z Notation -- The Object-Z Specification Language -- The B-Method.
520 _aRecent advances in software specification methods, model checking, and theorem proving have generated new tools for the use of formal methods in both industry and academia. Yet, in order to choose the techniques most appropriate for a specific application, it is necessary to have a good understanding and expertise in formal methods. Software engineers now have several case studies to learn from, and are able to choose from a large selection of languages and methods, with a rich repertoire of appropriate concepts for their intended applications. This extensively revised and updated new edition of Specification of Software Systems builds upon the original focus on software specification with added emphasis on the practice of formal methods for specification and verification activities for different types of software systems and at different stages of developing software systems. This expanded perspective is matched by a considerable amount of new content, included to cater to the growing needs of students and researchers in the area of formal software engineering. Topics related to the integration of formal methods in the software development process are introduced early, and are followed by presentations of principles of abstraction, definitions of formalism, notations of formalism, and a wide variety of detailed specification examples. This additional material is further reflected in the new structure of the second edition, which is now arranged in six parts. Topics and features: Provides a wide coverage of formal specification techniques and a clear writing style, supported by end-of-chapter bibliographic notes for further reading Presents a logical structure, with sections devoted to specification fundamentals, basics of formalism, logic, set theory and relations, property-oriented specification methods, and model-based specification techniques (NEW) Contains end-of-chapter exercises and numerous case studies, with potential course outlines suggested in the Preface Covers Object-Z, B-Method, and Calculus of Communicating Systems (NEW) Offers material that can be taught with tool-supported laboratory projects This comprehensive textbook is essential reading for students at all levels in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and information systems engineering. Software professionals wishing to familiarize themselves with formal methods will also find this an invaluable reference. Dr. V.S. Alagar is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering of Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Dr. K. Periyasamy is a full Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA.
650 0 _aComputer science.
650 0 _aSoftware engineering.
650 0 _aLogic design.
650 1 4 _aComputer Science.
650 2 4 _aSoftware Engineering.
650 2 4 _aProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters.
650 2 4 _aLogics and Meanings of Programs.
700 1 _aPeriyasamy, K.
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710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
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830 0 _aTexts in Computer Science,
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