Understanding Z: A Specification Language and its Formal Semantics (Cambridge Tracts in Theoretical Computer Science)

By J.M. Spivey

Book Overview

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 style are 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 of the mathematical background of the Z method, those who want a concise definition of the language, and those interested in the design of specification languages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521054141
• ISBN13: 9780521054140
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.6"