A Practical Introduction to Denotational Semantics (Cambridge Computer Science Texts)

Allison, L.

ISBN 10: 0521314232 / ISBN 13: 9780521314237

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Introduction to Denotational Semantics (Cambridge Computer Science Texts)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521314232
• ISBN 13: 9780521314237
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

This textbook is an introduction to denotational semantics and its applications to programming languages. Dr Allison emphasizes a practical approach and the student is encouraged to write and test denotational definitions. The first section is devoted to the mathematical foundations of the subject and sufficient detail is given to illustrate the fundamental problems. The remainder of the book covers the use of denotational semantics to describe sequential programming languages such as Algol, Pascal and C. Throughout, numerous exercises, usually in Pascal, will help the student practise writing definitions and carry out simple applications. The book culminates in discussing an executable semantics of the logic-programming language Prolog. Being an introduction, advanced undergraduates in computer science and graduates new to the subject will find this a readily accessible account of one of the central topics of computer science.

Book Description

Numerous exercises in Pascal encourage the student to write and test definitions in this introduction to denotational semantics and its applications to programming languages.