
Algebraic Specification Techniques in Object Oriented Programming Environments
Ruth Breu(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 4. December 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIII, 231 pages
978-3-540-54972-7 (ISBN)
Description
The main aim of this monograph is to provide a framework for
the integrated design of object-oriented programs with
algebraic specification techniques. The design method
pursued relies fundamentally on the structuring of systems
based on the notion of data types. Depending on the level of
abstraction, data types are described in an object-oriented
way by algebraic specifications or by machine-executable
object-oriented programs. The treatment involves two main
aspects. First, object-oriented programs have to be related
by a notion of correctness that models the transition from
specifications to program implementations. The author
presents a notion of correctness which relies on the idea of
abstraction functions. Second, in order to obtain an
integrated design environment, a uniform structuring concept
for object oriented programs and algebraic specifications
has to be provided. Inheritance, subtyping and clientship
are three central notions of object-oriented structuring.
Theauthor uses them to develop the kernel of a typed
object- oriented programming language. The monograph
provides the formal foundation for a unified framework of
algebraic specifications and object-oriented programs. A
major guideline is the development of a design method
supporting the structured design and reuse of software in
this environment.
More details
Series
Edition
1991 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XIII, 231 p.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-54972-7 (9783540549727)
DOI
10.1007/3-540-54972-2
Schweitzer Classification
Content
An integrated environment of classes and algebraic specifications - Basic notions and concepts.- A semantic framework of abstract data types.- A theory of inheritance, subtyping and clientship.- OS - An object oriented algebraic specification language.- OP - An object oriented kernel programming language.- An integrated design environment of classes and algebraic specifications.- Final remarks.