Formal derivation of a pattern matching algorithm (Q1822923)
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Formal derivation of a pattern matching algorithm (English)
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1989
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The functional version of the Knuth-Morris-Pratt pattern matching algorithm is formally derived using the Bird's calculus of lists. The derivation process is thoroughly explained, various solving strategies are discussed, the paper is self-contained.
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functional programming
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program derivation
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pattern matching
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lists
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