Hoare: A Half-Century of Computing

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35 points__Rahul6 comments

But I have now discovered a way of getting the three major traditions in the exploration of the theory of programming under the same umbrella. It’s so simple I can tell people in 20 minutes what it’s all about.

Anyone have a link to an exposition?

I found this:

http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=6862... http://www.unifyingtheories.org/

That's what he calls the first attempt 13 years ago.

Finally found this from last month, but I don't think people will understand in 20 minutes:

An Algebra for Program Designs http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/events/sssev2...

For the PowerPoint avoidant (including myself):

http://docs.google.com/gview?url=http%3A%2F%2Fresearch.micro...

I was lucky enough to do some work with Tony when I was at Microsoft Research. As well as being brilliant, he's a gentleman in the best sense of the word -- and continues to remain open to new ideas. I sure hope I'm like him when I grow up!

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