Executable Modeling continued . . .
Executable modeling allows models to be tested as prototypes. Using executable modeling transforms the requirements analysis process.
"Prove It With Code"
A model is an abstraction,
one that should accurately
reflect an aspect of
whatever you are building.
But will it work? To
determine so, you should
prove your model with
code.
The
Practices of
Agile Modeling
by Scott W. Ambler.
Models are widely used, but are hard to
understand
Modelling techniques, particularly UML, are now widely known and used
Normally,
models are captured and reviewed as diagrams and text
Models are
very abstract and hard to understand if you are not an expert
An executable model is a working prototype
Instead of abstract diagrams an executable model is a working prototype
Exploring
the prototype becomes a core technique for agreeing the model
Participation
in this process requires no technical training in modeling
Executable modeling transforms the requirements
process
It encourages focus on user needs, not technical design considerations
It enables
a wider review circle as more people can participate
It makes review
active (testing) rather than passive (reading documents)
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