Method call sequences in JML
Abstract
In a pre- and post-conditions style of specification, it is complicated to specify required sequences of the method calls. These sequences, that are called protocols, are important properties of reusable object-oriented classes and application frameworks. The approaches based on the pre- and post-conditions, such as design by contracts and formal behavioral interface specification languages (BISL), are an effective way of depicting precise interfaces of (reusable) program modules. I developed an approach to specify the protocol properties in a compact and direct way by extending the Java Modeling Language, a behavioral interface specification language for Java. In this thesis, I will describe our approach by describing the syntax of the call sequence specification clause (ordering of allowed method calls), its formal semantics, and implementation. I believe that our approach can be easily adapted to other BISLs.
Subject Area
Computer science
Recommended Citation
Perumandla, Ashaveena, "Method call sequences in JML" (2005). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI1430246.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI1430246