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The application of general net theory — A personal history

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The author describes his personal experience applying net-based descriptive techniques to the design of computer hardware/software systems. A hypothetical Automated Design Tool is described.

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Shapiro, R.M. (1980). The application of general net theory — A personal history. In: Brauer, W. (eds) Net Theory and Applications. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 84. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-10001-6_35

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