This book presents the proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium on Automata, Languages, and Programming, held in Nauplion, Greece in 1985. It compiles research papers covering theoretical computer science, including automata theory, formal languages, and algorithms. The collection offers insights into the state of research in these foundational areas of computer science during the mid-1980s.

The proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium on Automata, Languages, and Programming represent a snapshot of academic research in theoretical computer science from 1985. Such collections are typically valued by specialists in the field for their detailed technical contributions and the advancement of foundational concepts. The papers likely explore complex theoretical models and mathematical frameworks relevant to computer science.