Deliverables: A Categorial Approach to Program Development in Type Theory

James McKinna, Rod M. Burstall

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Abstract

We describe a method for formally developing functional programs using the “propositions as types” paradigm. The idea is that a function together with its proof of correctness forms a morphism in a category whose objects are input/output specifications. The functionproof pairs, called “deliverables”, can be combined by the operations of a cartesian closed category, indeed by the same operations which are usually used to combine functions. The method has been implemented using the Lego proof assistant and tried on some examples.
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Title of host publicationMathematical Foundations of Computer Science 1993, 18th International Symposium, MFCS'93, Gdansk, Poland, August 30 - September 3, 1993, Proceedings
Pages32-67
Number of pages36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Sept 1993
Event18th International Symposium, MFCS'93 Gdańsk, Poland - Gdańsk, Poland
Duration: 30 Aug 19933 Sept 1993
Conference number: 18
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/3-540-57182-5

Conference

Conference18th International Symposium, MFCS'93 Gdańsk, Poland
Abbreviated titleMFSC 1993
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityGdańsk
Period30/08/933/09/93
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Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Type Theory
  • Function Component
  • Correctness Proof
  • True Predicate
  • Elimination Rule

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