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We propose a simple framework for validation unit testing of Z specifications, and illustrate this framework by testing the first few levels of a POSIX specification. The tests are written in standard Z, and are executable by the CZT animator, ZLive.
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Utting, M., Malik, P. (2008). Unit Testing of Z Specifications. In: Börger, E., Butler, M., Bowen, J.P., Boca, P. (eds) Abstract State Machines, B and Z. ABZ 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5238. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-87603-8_24
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