Variable binding and substitution for (nameless) dummiesArticleAuthors: André ; Hirschowitz ; Tom Hirschowitz

; Ambroise Lafont

; Marco Maggesi

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André; Hirschowitz;Tom Hirschowitz;Ambroise Lafont;Marco Maggesi
By abstracting over well-known properties of De Bruijn's representation with nameless dummies, we design a new theory of syntax with variable binding and capture-avoiding substitution. We propose it as a simpler alternative to Fiore, Plotkin, and Turi's approach, with which we establish a strong formal link. We also show that our theory easily incorporates simple types and equations between terms.
Volume: Volume 20, Issue 1
Published on: March 1, 2024
Accepted on: December 23, 2023
Submitted on: September 7, 2022
Keywords: Computer Science - Logic in Computer Science
Funding:
Source : OpenAIRE Graph- Foundations of Type Inference for Modern Programming Languages; Funder: European Commission; Code: 101002277