<mathematics, specification> Mathematically based techniques for the specification, development and verification of software and hardware systems.
Referentially transparent languages are amenable to symbolic manipulation allowing program transformation (e.g. changing a clear inefficient specification into an obscure but efficient program) and proof of correctness.
(1996-05-15)
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Nearby terms: FORMAL « formal argument « Formal Description Technique « formal methods » Formal Object Role Modeling Language » formal review » format
