Object oriented simulation with Smalltalk-80: a case study

The authors relate their experience with object-oriented simulation. They begin with a few historical developments that led to object-oriented programming. The objectives of an object-oriented simulation model developed as a case study are presented. A virtual cellular manufacturing system which has served as the referent system for the experimentation is introduced. The object-oriented modeling methodology which has been followed during the incremental phases of development and the strategic and tactical plan for sustaining the experimental investigation are presented. Finally, the results of the experimental investigation that focus uniquely on the object-oriented experience are presented. It is concluded that Smalltalk provides an excellent set of features, capable of supporting object-oriented discrete-event simulation