Temporal logic of actions

Temporal logic of actions is like a special language that helps us talk about time and how things happen.

Let's say you have a toy car that you want to race with a friend. Temporal logic helps you describe what happens when you press the button to start the car and then your friend does the same with their toy car.

First, we use the word "precondition" to describe what needs to be true before we can start the race. In this case, the precondition is that both toy cars are working and ready to race.

Then, we use the word "action" to describe what happens when we press the button to start the car. The action is that the car starts moving.

Next, we use the word "post-condition" to describe what happens after the action is performed. The post-condition is that the toy car is now racing towards the finish line.

Finally, we use the word "duration" to describe how long the action takes. In this case, the duration is as long as the toy car is moving towards the finish line.

All of these words and rules are used in temporal logic of actions to help us understand how things happen over time. It's like a special code that we use to describe events that can change over time.