Structured and formal methods: An investigative framework

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Abstract

A framework based on an integration of structured and formal methods is proposed for an investigation of the correctness and appropriateness of structured design methods in current use. Integrating structured and formal methods enables the assignment of a formal semantics to various structured methods and permits a formal examination of their appropriateness. The approach is illustrated by means of a case study — investigating how Jackson System Development can be modified and made more appropriate for use in the design of real-time systems. The approach is valid for any structured design method provided that an appropriate formal specification language is chosen.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStudies of Software Design - ICSE 1993 Workshop, Selected Papers
EditorsDavid Alex Lamb
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages151-163
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783540612858
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Workshop on Studies of Software Design held in conjunction with International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 1993 - Maltimore, United States
Duration: 17 May 199318 May 1993

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume1078
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceInternational Workshop on Studies of Software Design held in conjunction with International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 1993
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMaltimore
Period17/05/9318/05/93

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