Title
Critical issues in the development of component-based discrete simulation
Abstract
The development of computer simulation methods has proceeded in parallel with those in other areas of computing. Thus, interest in component-based approaches is evident both in general software engineering and in computer simulation, with advocates arguing that component-based approaches are far superior to more conventional ways of developing software and applications. Potential benefits are reduced cost and development time arising from reuse of components, as well as easier model adaptation due to the features of extensibility and evolvability. If these are to be realised, then organisations must develop ways to ensure that costs and benefits are shared and should ensure that suitable libraries and component distribution frameworks are available. In a simulation context it is also crucial to ensure that the issue of model credibility and validity is addressed even if the components are thought valid.
Year
DOI
Venue
2004
10.1016/j.simpat.2004.06.005
Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
Keywords
Field
DocType
Components,Simulation,Software architectures,Modular programming
Simulation software,Systems engineering,Computer science,Package development process,Risk analysis (engineering),Software system,Control engineering,Component-based software engineering,Software verification and validation,Software construction,Software development,Software framework
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
12
7
1569-190X
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
8
0.61
9
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Noelia Oses1305.58
Michael Pidd253641.15
Roger J. Brooks3767.77