Proving Component Interoperability with B Refinement

Samir Chouali, Maritta Heisel, Jeanine Souquières
2006 Electronical Notes in Theoretical Computer Science  
We use the formal method B for specifying interfaces of software components. Each component interface is equipped with a suitable data model defining all types occurring in the signature of interface operations. Moreover, pre-and postconditions have to be given for all interface operations. The interoperability between two components is proved by using a refinement relation between an adaptation of the interface specifications.
doi:10.1016/j.entcs.2006.05.021 fatcat:savwb3lonrbafekc5eshgtgfbe