Specification of abstract data types
By: Jacques Loeckx, Hans-Dieter Ehrich, and Markus Wolf.
Contributors: Ehrich, Hans-Dieter.; Wolf, Markus.
Publisher: Wiley; B.G. Teubner
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Chichester; New York; Stuttgart
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Abstract data types (Computer science)
Description: Specification of Abstract Data Types provides an authoritative introduction to the mathematical foundations of algebraic program specification.

Unlike most other publications on the subject, this book does not draw on category theory, but instead tries to demystify the topic and promote its use in practical applications. It clearly distinguishes between the study of algebras, logic, specification methods and specification languages and it avoids focusing on a particular logic or a particular specification method.

While treating the subject with mathematical precision, the book contains numerous examples, exercises and comments to provide a deeper understanding of concepts discussed. It was conceived as a student textbook but will also be a useful source of reference for researchers and developers using formal specification methods for software design.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-250) and index.