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Modularity and Compositionality in Jason

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Programming Multi-Agent Systems (ProMAS 2009)

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In this paper, we present our experiences using the Jason agent-oriented programming language to develop a complex multi-agent application. We highlight a number of shortcomings in the current design of the language when building complex agents, and propose revisions to the language to allow the development of modular programs that facilitate code reuse and independent development. In particular, we propose a mechanism for modular construction of agents from functionally encapsulated components, and discuss alterations to the belief base language to enable more robust software engineering.

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    Neil Madden & Brian Logan

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  3. School of Computer Science, RMIT University, 3000, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

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Madden, N., Logan, B. (2010). Modularity and Compositionality in Jason. In: Braubach, L., Briot, JP., Thangarajah, J. (eds) Programming Multi-Agent Systems. ProMAS 2009. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 5919. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14843-9_15

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