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This paper presents a precise and descriptive semantics for core modeling concepts in Object-Z and a formal description for UML class constructs. Given the formal descriptions, it also provides a formal semantic mapping between the two languages at the meta-level, which makes our translation more systematic. Any verification of UML models can take place on their corresponding Object-Z specifications using reasoning techniques provided for Object-Z. With this approach, we provide not only a precise semantic basis for UML but also a sound mechanism for reasoning about UML models.
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Kim, SK., Carrington, D. (2000). A Formal Mapping between UML Models and Object-Z Specifications. In: ZB 2000: Formal Specification and Development in Z and B. ZB 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1878. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44525-0_2
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