MHB What does the following formalism mean?

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of a formalism related to programming languages, specifically focusing on the body of a method or function. It is noted that the body can include variable assignments or results from method calls. There is a request for further clarification on additional components of the formalism, as they are not well understood. The conversation emphasizes the importance of context for a complete understanding. Overall, the inquiry seeks to clarify the meaning and implications of the formalism in question.
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Hi, could you please explain to me what does the following formalisms mean?

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i'm interested in the body part.

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Hi, and welcome to MHB!

It looks like a formal definition of some programming language. This part shows what a method, or a function, is. The body may contain an assignment of a variable to a variable or of the result of a method call to a variable. The other two options I did not really understand; more context is needed.
 

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