On the mathematical laws of software
Yingxu Wang · 2006
A process is a mathematical entity of composed functions. Real-time process algebra (RTPA) introduces the time dimension into the process paradigm, which is an ideal means to model software architectures and behaviors in software engineering. RTPA provides a set of formal notations and rules for describing the algebraic relations of software processes. The mathematical models and the 86 algebraic laws of process algebra are developed in this paper, which form the theoretical foundation for analyzing software architectures and behaviors. The generic applicability and high effectiveness of the algebraic laws of RTPA are demonstrated in a wide range of real-world software engineering projects.