Effect system

An effect system is a formal system which describes the computational effects of computer programs, such as side effect (computer science)s. An effect system can be used to provide a compile-time checking of the possible effects of the program.

An effect system is typically an extension of a type system.

=References=

C. Hankin, F Nielson, H.R. Nielson. Principles of Program Analysis . ISBN 3540654100