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This paper explains, by example, how to translate a data flow diagram into an outline Z [1] specification, and also how to generate a data flow diagram from a Z specification. Data flow diagrams are widely used by structured methods, including Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM) [2]. The benefits to be gained by using diagrams with Z are discussed.
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Randell G P, “Translating Data Flow Diagrams into Z (and vice versa)”, RSRE Report 90019, October 1990
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Randell, G. (1991). Data Flow Diagrams and Z. In: Nicholls, J.E. (eds) Z User Workshop, Oxford 1990. Workshops in Computing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3540-1_14
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