Applying Constructionist Design Methodology to Agent-Based Simulation Systems

Autor:	Kristinn R. Thórisson, Claudio Pedica, Pall Runar Thrainsson, Rögnvaldur J. Saemundsson, Brynjar Reynisson, Gudny Ragna Jonsdottir, Palmi Skowronski
Rok vydání:	2009
Předmět:	Data flow diagram Architectural evolution business.industry Process (engineering) Computer science Control (management) Agent based systems Strict constructionism Software engineering business Design methods Simulation Abstraction (linguistics)
Zdroj:	Agent and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications ISBN: 9783642016646 KES-AMSTA
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-642-01665-3_21
Popis:	Among the benefits of agent-based modeling is parallel development and implementation of components. Integrating large numbers of agents developed by many is, however, a significant challenge. Further, architectural changes can require significant redesign. We have developed CDM-S , the Constructionist Design Methodology for Simulation , an agent-oriented methodology for developing, implementing and evolving multi-agent systems. CDM-S's strength lies in simplifying modeling and construction of systems with architectural evolution of complex control hierarchies and data flow. We have applied CDM-S in the development of a family of market simulations where companies, employees, banks and consumers are modeled at multiple abstraction levels. These were designed and built by 14 students over a period of 10 weeks. Experience shows CDM-S to be a promising high-level methodology for constructing large multi-agent systems. Here we describe CDM-S and present data on its application in the development process.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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