The Z notation is a language for expressing mathematical specifications of computing systems. By providing a formal semantics for Z, this book justifies the claim that Z is a precise specification language, and provides a standard framework for understanding Z specifications. Z is compared with other methods such as VDM and CLEAR, and in the final chapter, a number of studies in Z styleare presented to show that Z can be used in a wide variety of specification tasks. This book will appeal to those who wish to deepen their understanding ofthe mathematical background of the Z method, those who want a concise definition of the language, and those interested in the design of specification languages. INDICE: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic concepts; 3. The semantics of Z; 4. Discussion; 5. Studies in Z style; References; Summary of notation; Indexof definitions.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-05414-0
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 139
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés