Formal Methods for Distributed Processing: A Survey of Object-Oriented Approaches

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Howard Bowman (University of Kent, Canterbury) John Derrick (University of Kent, Canterbury)

Formal Methods for Distributed Processing

A Survey of Object-Oriented Approaches

Howard Bowman (University of Kent, Canterbury), John Derrick (University of Kent, Canterbury)

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English

Cambridge University Press
23 May 2002

Computer hardware; Computer programming & software development; Object-oriented programming (OOP)

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This book presents the current state of the art in the application of formal methods to object based distributed systems. A major theme of the book is how to formally handle the new requirements arising from OO distributed systems, such as dynamic reconfiguration, encapsulation, subtyping, inheritance, and real-time aspects. These may be supported either by enhancing existing notations, such as UML, LOTOS, SDL and Z, or by defining new notations, such as Actors, Pi-calculus and Ambients. The major specification notations and modelling techniques are introduced and compared by leading researchers. The book also includes a description of approaches to the specification of non-functional requirements, and a discussion of security issues. Researchers and practitioners in software design, object-oriented computing, distributed systems, and telecommunications systems will gain an appreciation of the relationships between the major areas of concerns and learn how the use of object-oriented based formal methods provides workable solutions.

Edited by: Howard Bowman (University of Kent Canterbury), John Derrick (University of Kent, Canterbury)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.015kg
ISBN: 9780521771849
ISBN 10: 0521771846
Pages: 492
Publication Date: 23 May 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active