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Notes on Predicate Transformers and Concurrent Programs

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Eike Best

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Abstract

We consider a modification of the weakest precondition formalism in order to allow for a restricted from of concurrency. Also we define the formal semantics of recoveryblocks. Finally we prove the correctness of two concurrent programs using atomic actions.

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Author(s): Best E

Series Editor(s): Shaw B

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Published

Series Title: Computing Laboratory Technical Report Series

Year: 1980

Pages: 32

Print publication date: 01/02/1980

Source Publication Date: February 1980

Report Number: 145

Institution: Computing Laboratory, The University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Place Published: Newcastle upon Tyne

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