<p>Computer programs are becoming more and more part of systems that we use to rely on in our daily lives. The proper functioning and safety of these systems is of paramount importance. A major challenger for computer science is to develop methods that ensure program correctness. This textbook provides a structured introduction to program verification using an assertional approach - so named because it relies on the use of assertions that are attached to program control points. Sequential programs in the form of deterministic and nondeterministic programs, and concurrent programs in the form of parallel and distributed programs are considered within the context of their partial and total correctness. The use of these proof systems is demonstrated with the help of case studies. In particular solutions to classical problems such as mutual exclusion are formally verified. Each chapter concludes with exercises and bibliographic remarks for further reading. As a result, this text will be appropriate for either an introductory course on program verification for upper division of undergraduate studies or for graduate studies. It can also be used as an introduction to operational semantics. Outlines of possible courses are presented in the preface of the book.</p>

Verification of Sequential and Concurrent Programs (Texts in Computer Science)

Computers & Technology

Krzysztof R. Apt

Programming

Springer

This book provides a structural introduction to program verification. Sequential programs in the form of deterministic and nondeterministic programs, and concurrent programs in the form of parallel and distributed programs, are considered within the context of their partial and total correctness. While other books have covered verification and semantics of sequential programs, this is the first book to address verification and semantics of structured concurrent programs. The book is appropriate for either a one- or two-semester introductory course on program verification for upper division of undergraduate studies or graduate students. It can also be used as an introduction to operational semantics. Outlines of possible one-semester courses are presented in the preface of the book. Within these chapters, the authors systematically discuss five classes of programs, concentrating on operational semantics, syntax directed assertional proof systems, soundness proofs of the proof systems, program transformations, correctness proofs of the program transformations, and correctness proofs of a substantial example. Each chapter is developed in a systematic and easy-to-understand manner and closes with a list of exercises. The material presented here draws on work which until now was only available in the form of advanced research publications. A large portion of the material is entirely new. This book provides an introduction to the subject which also will lead to current research problems in the areas considered.

Verification of Sequential and Concurrent Programs (Texts & Monographs in Computer Science)

Springer, Verlag

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Verification of Sequential and Concurrent Programs (Texts in Computer Science)

Verification of Sequential and Concurrent Programs (Texts & Monographs in Computer Science)