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Some transformations for developing recursive programs

Abstract: The paper describes a system of rules for transforming programs, the programs being in the form of recursion equations. The idea is to start with a very simple, lucid and hopefully correct program, then to transform it into a more efficient one by altering the recursion structure. Illustrative examples of program transformations are given, and a tentative implementation is described. We hope to throw some light on the alternative structures for programs, also to indicate a possible initial phase for an automatic or semi-automatic program manipulation system.