Subject-oriented software development (Chinese version)

Author: Mao Xinjun
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: In fields such as artificial intelligence, distributed artificial intelligence, distributed computing, human-computer interaction, and computer-aided collaborative work, research and application of agent theory and technology have garnered significant attention and importance, achieving considerable progress. In recent years, many researchers have introduced the concepts, theories, and technologies of agents into the field of software engineering, integrating them with the fundamental ideas, principles, and tenets of software engineering. This has provided engineering-based technical means for the development of multi-agent systems, including system modeling, development methodologies, programming languages, and software reuse, giving rise to the novel research direction of agent-oriented software engineering. Based on concrete research achievements in agent theory and technology, this book systematically introduces the fundamental ideas and methods of agent-oriented software development from the perspective of software engineering. The content includes the basic concepts of agent-oriented software development, software development philosophies, underlying implementation technologies of multi-agent systems, analysis and design methodologies, programming and languages, CASE tools and environments, as well as foundational theories. It not only covers the latest advancements in agent-oriented software engineering but also analyzes the various challenges and issues it faces. This book can serve as a textbook and reference for master's and doctoral students in computer software. It holds significant reference value for researchers engaged in agent theory and technology, particularly those working in agent-oriented software engineering, as well as for engineering practitioners based on agent technologies.