[Agent-Based Software Development (Agent-Oriented Systems)] [Author: Luck, Michael] [January, 2004]

by Michael Luck

Luck (University of Southampton, UK) explains the methods, tools, standards, and techniques used to develop software using the agent-oriented approach. Addressing issues of direct relevance to specific software development and task objectives, as well as to industry-wide initiatives, the book describes both commercial and academic tools for agent systems development, analyzes the various methodologies and notations that have been developed for the design of agent-based systems, and examines the context for the development of agent systems through the use of standards. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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First published January 31, 2004