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Craig, Iain D. (1998) Programs that model themselves. University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science. (Department of Computer Science research report). (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Work on reflection has frequently concentrated on programming languages and operating systems. This work either involves the use of tower reflection or meta-object protocols. The subject of this paper is a different form of reflection that is, we believe, more powerful and fundamental than the other kinds. Self modelling is a process that has not received attention in the literature; indeed, we believe that we are the first to study the topic in a systematic fashion. We will explain the concept of a self-modelling program and describe some example programs that construct and manipulate models of themselves. The programs that we consider are: a learning program, a conceptual modelling system and a production rule interpreter. We also consider the benefits that are to be gained from engaging in self modelling and we show how the programs that we have described benefit from the additional work required of them. We indicate how additional power can be derived by engaging in self modelling.

Item Type: Report
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Computer programs
Series Name: Department of Computer Science research report
Publisher: University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science
Official Date: 25 January 1998
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DateEvent
25 January 1998Completion
Number: Number 323
Number of Pages: 25
DOI: CS-RR-323
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of Computer Science
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Unpublished
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  • http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/

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