SIMSCRIPT is a high-level programming language primarily used for developing simulation models and applications. It was first developed in the late 1960s by C. Gordon Bell and Allen Newell at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, now known as Carnegie Mellon University. SIMSCRIPT stands for "SIMulation and SCRIPTing" and has since been widely adopted across various industries for simulating complex systems and processes.
At its core, SIMSCRIPT is designed to provide a concise and expressive syntax for modeling and analyzing dynamic systems. It allows developers to specify the behavior of different entities, their interrelationships, and the flow of events and information within the system being simulated. With SIMSCRIPT, one can define and manipulate both continuous and discrete system components, making it a versatile language for a wide range of simulation scenarios.
SIMSCRIPT offers features such as control structures, data types, input/output capabilities, and libraries for statistical analysis and optimization. It supports modular programming, allowing users to organize simulations into reusable components and libraries. Additionally, SIMSCRIPT supports graphical visualization of simulation outputs, aiding in the analysis and interpretation of the simulated results.
Due to its long history and widespread usage, SIMSCRIPT has a rich ecosystem of resources, including documentation, tutorials, and user communities, making it accessible to both novice and experienced simulation developers. Over the years, SIMSCRIPT has been continuously developed and updated, ensuring its relevance and usability in modern simulation applications.
