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Axioms for total correctness

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A notation for total correctness of a program with respect to input and output formulas is introduced; and Hoare's loop axiom is rearranged in such a way as to form a good inference system for the total correctness. Its consistency and completeness are shown.

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  1. Institute of Mathematics, University of Gdansk, ul Wita Stwosza 57, 80-952, Gdansk, Poland

    Stefan Sokolowski

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Sokolowski, S. Axioms for total correctness. Acta Informatica 9, 61–71 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00263765

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