A history of discrete event simulation programming languages

  • Authors:
  • Richard E. Nance

  • Affiliations:
  • State University, Blacksburg, Virginia

  • Venue:
  • History of programming languages---II
  • Year:
  • 1996

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Abstract

The history of simulation programming languages is organized as a progression in periods of similar developments. The five periods, spanning 1955--1986, are labeled: The Period of Search (1955--1960); The Advent (1961--1965); The Formative Period (1966--1970); The Expansion Period (1971--1978); and The Period of Consolidation and Regeneration (1979--1986). The focus is on recognizing the people and places that have made important contributions in addition to the nature of the contribution. A balance between comprehensive and in-depth treatment has been reached by providing more detailed description of those languages that have or have had major use. Over 30 languages are mentioned, and numerous variations are described. A concluding summary notes the concepts and techniques either originating with simulation programming languages or given significant visibility by them.