Programming language for dynamic simulation?

Question

Mathematics

I am an ex programmer. I used to do a lot of programming first in VB, then in Delphi, then in C# and PHP.
I haven't done this for 3-4 years now. However, regularly itching to quickly write simple scripts that produce real-time simulations (anything, for example, consumer behavior).
So I asked myself, in what language is it better to do this now?
Ideally, you need a simple PHP-like interpreted language that would be able to redraw objects (points, lines, circles, inscriptions) on the screen in realtime.
It is desirable that it be possible to create clumsy interfaces in order to change model parameters in real time.
The speed of the language does not really matter.
The matter is complicated by the fact that I have a Mac, on which I want to install Windows only as a last resort ...
Any ideas, friends, which language to choose?
Or, maybe someone will tell you how to sharpen PHP for this task? I got used to something of its simplicity :) Or Ruby/Python…

Answer 1

What is wrong with JS?
Cross-platform (due to browsers), easy to learn, easy to draw (canvas, webgl), if anything, you can quickly allocate some calculations to the server (node.js).

Answer 2

Yes, node.js and ui on js + convas will be the very thing. There are many good frameworks for both node and client rendering. And everywhere there is one language) Well, take bootstrap so that you don’t bother with the interface at all.

Answer 3

In general, the ideal tool in this regard is Excel (instant recalculation). It can also be scripted and, if necessary, even converted into code if you later want to drive it as part of a working system.

Answer 4

Hooray! I found a bunch of specialized software!) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_agent-based_modeling_software

Answer 5

Damn, I remember it was possible to simply and quickly simulate such things in GPSS

Answer 6

real-time simulation

Anylogic

Answer 7

C# with WinForms or WPF

Answer 8

NetLogo
A simple language focused on multi-agent modeling.