The Laws of Software Process

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THE LAWS OF SOFTWARE PROCESS

encapsulates the knowledge we are executing. By designing modeling con-

ventions that are adapted to our thought processes, we can create more

consistent interfaces than we do currently. In the general state, we will be

able to design whatever kind of model we wish, with whatever kind of user

interface is most appropriate.

Variable Rule Based

Within the programmable executable models we will need the capability

of embedding predicate logic. This logic will operate at several levels,

depending on the purpose of the model. For systems models, the logic will

represent systems conditions. This will be the functional equivalent of the

decision tables and other predicate logic devices we routinely capture and

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