The function-theoretic view of programs suggests the possibility of automated calculation of program behavior. While significant theoretical challenges exist, the value of behavior calculation for high-assurance systems could be substantial.
Citation:
Richard C. Linger, Mark G. Pleszkoch, "Function Extraction (FX) Technology: Automated Calculation of Program Behavior for High-Assurance Systems," hase, pp.267-268, Eighth IEEE International Symposium on High Assurance Systems Engineering (HASE'04), 2004