backward analysis

<theory>

An analysis to determine properties of the inputs of a program from properties or context of the outputs. E.g. if the output of this function is needed then this argument is needed.

Compare forward analysis.

Last updated: 1997-11-23

Nearby terms:

Backus Normal Formbackward analysisbackward chainingbackward combatability

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