Joel introduces HASH, a free online platform for agent-based simulation modeling. He explains the concept by contrasting simple mathematical relationships with complex systems where inputs and outputs aren't linearly related. Using a warehouse staffing example, he shows how adding a fifth employee can produce zero additional throughput due to workers getting in each other's way. He argues that even when you can't model a system mathematically, you can simulate individual agent behaviors to understand emergent outcomes.
Jun 18, 2020 Software DevelopmentStartups & Business