Preface to the special section on agent-oriented design methods and programming techniques for distributed computing in dynamic and complex environments

摘要

Agent-based approaches have become quite popular as design methods and programming techniques for, broadly understood, distributed computing. In particular, they turn out to be effective in the development of systems for dynamic and complex environments, where they can provide the needed flexibility and robustness. In this context, we can also observe that the field of agent technology is maturing. One of the key factors that influence this process is the gathered body of knowledge that allows ever more complete reflection on the nature of design and implementation of agent systems.