Agent-Based Software Development (Agent-Oriented Systems) [Paperback]

Michael Luck (Author), Ronald Ashri (Author), Mark d'Inverno (Author)

Book Description

Series: Agent-Oriented Systems | Publication Date: January 31, 2004

Agent technology promises to increase the flexibility and power of software systems 10 accommodate the next generation of computing, including intelligent web services, e-business, and grid computing. In recent years, agent technology has seen dramatic growth and has gained wide acceptance among industry professionals. This unique new reference offers software engineers, system developers and advanced students the most thorough and comprehensive explanation of the methods, tools, standards and techniques used to develop software using the agent-oriented approach. Addressing issues of direct relevance to specific development and task objectives, as well as to industry-wide initiatives, the book is essential for those wanting to understand more about the commercial realities of agent-based computing.

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About the Author

Michael Luck is a professor at the University of Southampton and a director of AgentLink, the European Commission’s Network of Excellence for Agent-Based Computing. Professor Luck is also the series editor of the Artech House Agent-Oriented Systems Series. He holds both a Ph.D. and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from University College London, University of London, and has published extensively.

Ronald Ashri is a research fellow at the University of Southampton where he is investigating infrastructure support for agent-based systems and security policies. Previously he worked with BTexact Labs, examining mobile agent technologies. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Warwick University, is completing his Ph.D. at Southampton University, and has published in the area of agent infrastructure.

Mark d’Inverno is a professor at the University of Westminster and director of its Center for Agent Technology. He holds a Ph.D in Computer Science from University College London, University of London, an M.Sc. in Computation from the Programming Research Group, Oxford University, an M.A. in Mathematics from St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University, and has published extensively.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers (January 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580536050
• ISBN-13: 978-1580536059
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,745,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book on agent-based software development, April 6, 2004

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This review is from: Agent-Based Software Development (Agent-Oriented Systems) (Paperback)

This book was really useful in giving me a solid understanding on where agent-based software development really stands. It clearly explains what agents are, where they are useful and what kinds of architectures are used to build them. It presents and, more importantly, *compares* some *real* toolkits that can actually be used to develop agent systems, something that I have not seen in any other book. The methodology chapter tied the toolkits and architecture chapters together by showing how you can start to design a real system, while the standards and technology chapters nicely complemented the rest of the information in the book and provided good pointers to follow up. Finally, the resources chapters places you right in the middle of what is going on in the agent world. I recommend the book to anyone that wants to get a head start in agent development. Get cracking...