Interactive Theorem Proving and Program Development: Coq'Art: The Calculus of Inductive Constructions

by Yves Bertot, G. Huet (Foreword by), Pierre Castéran, C. Paulin-Mohring (Foreword by)

Overview

Coq is an interactive proof assistant for the development of mathematical theories and formally certified software. It is based on a theory called the calculus of inductive constructions, a variant of type theory.

This book provides a pragmatic introduction to the development of proofs and certified programs using Coq. With its large collection of examples and exercises it is an invaluable tool for researchers, students, and engineers interested in formal methods and the development of zero-fault software.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642058806
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Texts in Theoretical Computer Science. An EATCS Series
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004
Pages:	472
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

1 A Brief Overview.- 2 Types and Expressions.- 3 Propositions and Proofs.- 4 Dependent Products, or Pandora’s Box.- 5 Everyday Logic.- 6 Inductive Data Types.- 7 Tactics and Automation.- 8 Inductive Predicates.- 9* Functions and Their Specifications.- 10 * Extraction and Imperative Programming.- 11 * A Case Study.- 12 * The Module System.- 13 ** Infinite Objects and Proofs.- 14 ** Foundations of Inductive Types.- 15 * General Recursion.- 16 * Proof by Reflection.- Insertion Sort.- References.- Coq and Its Libraries.- Examples from the Book.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the first edition:

"This book serves as a Coq user manual, supporting both beginners and experts in the use of Coq and its underlying theory. … Numerous exercises further enhance the utility as a learning aid. A supporting website provides downloadable source for all the examples and solutions to the exercises. As an introduction to Coq the book is self-contained … . The book is also comprehensive … . In summary, the book is an essential companion for every Coq user … ." (Valentin F. Goranko, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1069, 2005)

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