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Automatic Code Generation for Simulating Information Systems

Bonnie So

China Information Technology Industrial Co., Ltd. Hong Kong

Art Lew

Department of Information and Computer Sciences University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

In the analysis and design of information systems, computer-based simulation models are often used as cost-effective alternatives to mathematical sys tem analysis approaches due to the high complex ity of the systems. However, the process of devel oping a correct simulation program is a difficult and time-consuming task, even in specialized simulation languages. In order to reduce develop ment time, to reduce requirements for knowledge of simulation methodology and programming language, and also to increase program standard ization, an automatic code generation system was developed and implemented. This code generation process is based on a Petri net model of the infor mation system, from which simulation programs in the target language GPSS are automatically produced. Automation of the code generation pro cess required the adoption of certain conventions for Petri net models and the adoption of a tabular internal computer representation. We describe the design decisions that were made in order to implement a working system. Extensions to the development of automatic code generation systems into other target languages are also discussed.

Key Words: Automatic code generation • Petri nets • GPSS • information systems (IS) • IS de sign • IS analysis

SIMULATION, Vol. 73, No. 3, 159-167 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/003754979907300303
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