Constructing Induction Rules for Deductive Synthesis Proofs 论文

详细信息

发表期刊/会议

Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science

发表日期

2006-03-01

发表年份

2006

摘要

We describe novel computational techniques for constructing induction rules for deductive synthesis proofs. Deductive synthesis holds out the promise of automated construction of correct computer programs from specifications of their desired behaviour. Synthesis of programs with iteration or recursion requires inductive proof, but standard techniques for the construction of appropriate induction rules are restricted to recycling the recursive structure of the specifications. What is needed is induction rule construction techniques that can introduce novel recursive structures. We show that a combination of rippling and the use of meta-variables as a least-commitment device can provide such novelty.