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Generate and format typing rules in inference rule notation for type system design

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Typing Rule Generator

Purpose

Provides expert guidance on generating typing rules for programming language design using formal inference rule notation.

Capabilities

  • LaTeX inference rule generation
  • Syntax-directed rule derivation
  • Typing derivation tree construction
  • Rule dependency analysis
  • Export to Ott/LNGen format
  • Handle subtyping and polymorphism

Usage Guidelines

  1. Syntax Definition: Define language syntax formally
  2. Rule Design: Design typing rules for each construct
  3. Derivation Trees: Build typing derivation examples
  4. Formatting: Generate publication-quality rules
  5. Export: Export to mechanization tools

Tools/Libraries

  • LaTeX (mathpartir)
  • Ott
  • LNGen
  • PLT Redex