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The authors present the basics of the ESTEREL reactive model of synchronous parallel systems. The ESTEREL programming style, based on instantaneous communications and decisions, is illustrated through the example of a mouse handler. The ESTEREL formal semantics is described, and it is shown how programs can be compiled into finite state sequential machines for efficient execution. The implementation is described with the ESTEREL environment, including simulation, and verification and validation tools. Some ESTEREL uses in various contexts are reported.>
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