ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
We propose an extension to Z whereby generic parameters may have their types partially constrained. Using this mechanism it becomes possible to dene in Z much of its own schema cal...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
The B-Method is a state-based formal method that describes behaviour in terms of MACHINES whose states change under OPERATIONS. The process algebra CSP is an event-based formalism ...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
Abstract. This paper presents some of our requirements for a Z typechecker: that the typechecker accept all well-typeable formulations, however contrived; that it gather informatio...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
We have recently completed the specication and security proof of a large, industrial scale application. The application is security critical, and the modelling and proof were done ...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
Unlike Z, Object-Z allows schemas to be defined recursively. This enables mutual and self recursive structures, commonly occurring in object-oriented programs, to be readily specif...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
with abstraction and refinement for managing features interactions A methodological approach to feature interaction problem Dominique Cansell and Dominique M
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
We present a computation model for Z, which is based on a reduction to a small calculus, called Z, and on concurrent constraint resolution techniques applied for computing in thi...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
: Retrenchment is introduced as a liberalisation of refinement intended to address some of the shortcomings of refinement as sole means of progressing from simple abstract models t...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
Abstract. This paper reports on an experimental application of formal specification to inform analysis of compiled code. The analyses with are concerned attempt to recover abstract...
ZUM
2000
Springer
14 years 4 months ago
2000
Springer
We have developed a general denition of segregation in the context of Z system specications. This denition is general enough to allow multi-way communications between otherwise seg...