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Marc Frappier, Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
Henri Habrias, Université de Nantes, France,  (Eds.)

Published October 2000; price: £35.00; 312 pages; softcover; ISBN: 1-85233-353-7
 

This volume provides the formal methods practitioner with a survey of the key software specification methods. Each technique is demonstrated using the same case study - an invoicing system - to enable the reader to compare and contrast easily. Among the techniques covered are:         UML, Z, SAZ, B, JSD, OMT, VHDL, Estelle, SDL and LOTOS. Most specification courses tend to focus on 1 or 2 key techniques and to have a theoretical bias; this book provides a basic overview of the main methods, and has a practical focus that allows the reader to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. It will prove essential reading for all industrial and commercial practitioners who need to expand their knowledge of software specification methods.

Table of contents Buy online - The book's web page at Springer Springer-Verlag's Formal Approaches to Computing and Information Technology (FACIT) series The case study text : invoicing orders You wish to contribute? About questions Glossary of the terms used in the book Comparison of the software specification methods The case study with others methods Links News, Conferences on software specification methods Our other publications To contact us

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