Re: [Swarm-Modelling] lifecycle requirements

[glen e. p. ropella]

Marcus G. Daniels wrote:
> It is clear is not a basic and essential requirement for all agent based
> modeling tools, as there is much agent based modeling done without it. 
> It is also clear that agents have state, and can change over time. 

Well, just because some feature doesn't currently exist doesn't mean
it's not a basic or essential requirement.  We've seen a great deal of
progress in this direction already.  The ABM tools out there already
satisfy the object evolution requirement to _some_ extent.  But, we
don't know to _what_ extent.  That's why it would be nice to see some
people chime in about how well various tools meet the requirement (if,
indeed, others think its a requirement).

> After that is determined, then in this waterfall model of software
> development, we can move on to questions of design.

You seem to believe that the whole community is involved or in agreement
with your leap to a conclusion.  I disagree.  I'd like to hear what
others have to say before we short circuit the discussion.

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