Formal specification of CSCW applications with concurrent abstract data types

摘要

This paper proposes a new formal method for specification of distributed applications. The method is based on enhancement and combination of abstract data types and temporal logic. Besides preserving the ability to formally specify structure and general properties of distributed systems, the method allows to express Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) aspects. We suggest its use for specification of CSCW applications, particularly for specification of multi-user interfaces. Its definition and use is presented in detail by an example of a multi-user interface for a distributed group editor.