How do you improve your system models over time?

1 Review your models regularly

You should review your system models regularly, especially when there are significant changes in the system scope, requirements, architecture, or implementation. Reviewing your models helps you identify and correct any errors, inconsistencies, or gaps in your model representation and documentation. It also helps you verify and validate that your models are accurate, complete, and consistent with the system reality and the stakeholders' expectations. You can use different methods and techniques to review your models, such as peer reviews, inspections, walkthroughs, simulations, or testing.

4 Use modeling tools and techniques

You should use modeling tools and techniques to help you improve your system models over time. Modeling tools and techniques can help you create, edit, analyze, and manage your models more efficiently and effectively. They can also help you automate some tasks, such as generating documentation, checking consistency, or performing simulations. You can use different types of modeling tools and techniques, such as software tools, graphical tools, mathematical tools, or logical tools.

6 Experiment and iterate

You should experiment and iterate with your system models, as they help you improve your system models over time. Experimenting and iterating with your models helps you explore different alternatives, scenarios, and options for your system design and performance. It also helps you test and evaluate your models, and learn from your successes and failures. You can use different methods and techniques to experiment and iterate with your models, such as prototyping, testing, or simulation.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?