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8.6 Discussion Questions

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The strong relationship between the structure of the system being simulated and the structure of the simulating software is one of the things that makes the Structural Modeling pattern so flexible with respect to mirroring the modeled system in the event of change, extension, or contraction. Suppose the application domain were something other than simulation. Would the Structural Modeling pattern still be a reasonable approach? Why or why not? Under what circumstances would it or would it not be?

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The data and control flow constraints on subsystem controllers and controller children are very stringent. As a designer and implementor, do you think you would welcome these constraints or find them too restrictive?

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How does the use of a skeletal system restrict the designer? How is this beneficial and how is it detrimental?
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