Dr. Joel Orr addresses the question of why using simulation is not a more common practice. He also lays out a compelling case for making simulation a key component of your design process.
An interesting article by Michael Daconta touts the considerable benefits of user scenario modeling to develop a clear understanding of a system, before you build it.
Bill Harris posted a very interesting piece on his Facilitated Systems blog. The highlight for me is his excellent discussion covering the benefits of good models.
One engineer’s modeling language might very well be another’s execution language. What does either term really mean, anyway? When we talk about execution, are we referring to some representation of implementation, a medium for analysis, or the “stuff” that actually performs the work?
