The B-Book: Assigning Programs to Meanings by J.R. Abrial (English) Paperback Bo

Description: The B-Book by J.R. Abrial, A. Hoare, Pierre Chapron The long-awaited B-Book is the standard reference for everything concerning the B Method, written by its inventor, J.-R. Abrial. Formal methods practitioners, computer scientists, and systems developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The B Method is a means for specifying, designing and coding software systems. The long-awaited B-Book is the standard reference for everything concerning this method. It contains the mathematical basis on which it is founded, the precise definitions of the notations used, and a large number of examples illustrating its use in practice. J.-R. Abrial, the inventor of B, has written the book in such a way that it can be used for self-study or for reference. It is in four parts, the first dealing with the mathematical foundations and the definition of the various mathematical structures that are needed to formalise software systems; special emphasis is placed on the notion of proof. The second part contains a presentation of the Generalised Substitution Language and of the Abstract Machine Notation; examples are given to show how large specifications can be constructed systematically. The next part introduces the two basic programming features of sequencing and loop. The last part covers the very important notion of refinement. It shows how to construct large software systems by means of layered architectures of modules. With the appearance of The B-Book, formal methods practitioners, computer scientists, and systems developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems. Table of Contents Tribute; Foreword; Introduction; Part I. Mathematics: 1. Mathematical reasoning; 2. Set notation; 3. Mathematical objects; Part II. Abstract Machines: 4. Introduction to abstract machines; 5. Formal definition of abstract machines; 6. Theory of abstract machines; 7. Constructing large abstract machines; 8. Examples of abstract machines; Part III. Programming: 9. Sequencing and loop; 10. Programming examples; Part IV. Refinement: 11. Refinement; 12. Constructing large software systems; 13. Examples of refinement; Appendixes; Index. Review With the appearance of The B-Book ... computer scientists, and system developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems. Zentralblatt MATH It will act as the reference book for many involved in the application of the B-Method ... The B-Book provides a comprehensive reference for the B approach to specifying, designing and coding software systems. Jonathan Bowen, Times Higher Education Supplement Promotional The definitive book on the B Method; essential for all working in formal methods and safety-critical software. Review Quote With the appearance of The B-Book … computer scientists, and system developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems.Zentralblatt MATH Promotional "Headline" The definitive book on the B Method; essential for all working in formal methods and safety-critical software. Description for Bookstore The long-awaited B-Book is the standard reference for everything concerning the B Method, written by its inventor, J.-R. Abrial. Formal methods practitioners, computer scientists, and systems developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems. Description for Library The long-awaited B-Book is the standard reference for everything concerning the B Method, written by its inventor, J.-R. Abrial. Formal methods practitioners, computer scientists, and systems developers at last will have access to the definitive account of what will become one of the standard approaches to the construction of software systems. Details ISBN0521021758 Short Title B-BK Pages 816 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521021758 ISBN-13 9780521021753 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 005.1 Year 2005 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Assigning Programs to Meanings Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780521021753 UK Release Date 2005-11-03 AU Release Date 2005-11-03 NZ Release Date 2005-11-03 Author Pierre Chapron Publication Date 2005-11-03 Alternative 9780511624162 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91379550;

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