Applying software engineering to simulation

Software engineering is a collection of techniques for developing and maintaining large programs. New techniques are necessary because techniques that work for small programs are inadequate for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining large systems. Although some software engineering techniques require special computerized tools, many are easy to apply and can be used by simulationists working in any environment. In particular, simula tionists can take advantage of chief programmer teams, structured walkthroughs, structured analysis and design, software develop ment systems, structured programming, standardized coding con ventions, and top-down testing.

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