Investigating Coding Preferences for Coupling Multi-Level Models in the GAMA Platform
Résumé
The GAMA Platform is widely recognized for its capabilities in agent-based modeling (ABM), enabling users to create and simulate complex systems. Despite its extensive features, particularly in supporting multi-level modeling approaches, some existing tools, such as comodeling and multi-level architecture, are reported to present significant challenges for users. These difficulties in coupling multi-level models can impede the broader adoption of such techniques. This study seeks to explore the coding preferences of GAMA Platform users specifically regarding the coupling of multi-level models, with the objective of presenting a simpler and more generic framework that can address user needs and better fit their uses of the platform. To achieve this, a descriptive survey targeting GAMA Platform users will be conducted. The survey will include questions on user experience, multi-level modeling requirements, and preferred coding practices for coupling models. Openended questions will further probe users on modified or new implementation of existing coupling tools to better understand their point of view on the challenges of current tools and better understand users' needs. The anticipated outcome is a comprehensive understanding of the coding preferences and tool needs among GAMA Platform users, which will serve as a foundation for creating more user-friendly and powerful multi-level modeling tools. Figure 1: Example from the ESCAPE project of a multi-level agent-based model coupling heterogeneous models.
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