NetLogo

NetLogo is a multi-agent programmable modeling environment used for simulating natural and social phenomena. It provides a domain-specific programming language and an integrated development environment (IDE) for creating, running, and analyzing agent-based models. It is widely used in education, research, and complex systems analysis.

Also known as: Net Logo, NetLogo IDE, NetLogo Modeling, ABM Tool, Agent-Based Modeling Tool

Why learn NetLogo?

Developers should learn NetLogo when working on agent-based modeling, complex systems simulation, or educational projects in fields like biology, economics, or social sciences. It is particularly useful for prototyping models quickly due to its built-in libraries and visualization tools, making it ideal for researchers and educators who need to simulate interactions between autonomous agents.

Learning Resources

• docs: NetLogo User Manual
• tutorial: NetLogo Tutorials
• course: Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling with NetLogo (Coursera)
• video: NetLogo YouTube Channel
• book: An Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling by Uri Wilensky and William Rand