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2017
Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
Towards an Approach for Engineering Complex Systems: Agents and Agility. Proceedings Article
In: WOA, pp. 1–6, 2017.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Agile Development, Cyber-Physical Systems, Multi agent systems, Self-Adaptive Systems
@inproceedings{cossentinoApproachEngineeringComplex2017,
title = {Towards an Approach for Engineering Complex Systems: Agents and Agility.},
author = { Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {WOA},
pages = {1--6},
abstract = {The way in which we use and conceive modern software systems is changing. Humans/users are becoming more and more immersed in today complex systems operation, systems interact in a dynamic fashion with the users and with changing and dynamic environments. New design paradigms are necessary. In this paper we propose a first insight to engineering complex physical systems by employing agility and a framework for self-adaptive service composition.},
keywords = {Agile Development, Cyber-Physical Systems, Multi agent systems, Self-Adaptive Systems},
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The way in which we use and conceive modern software systems is changing. Humans/users are becoming more and more immersed in today complex systems operation, systems interact in a dynamic fashion with the users and with changing and dynamic environments. New design paradigms are necessary. In this paper we propose a first insight to engineering complex physical systems by employing agility and a framework for self-adaptive service composition.
Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
Towards an Approach for Engineering Complex Systems: Agents and Agility. Proceedings Article
In: WOA, pp. 1–6, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agile Development, Cyber-Physical Systems, Multi agent systems, Self-Adaptive Systems
@inproceedings{cossentino_towards_2017,
title = {Towards an Approach for Engineering Complex Systems: Agents and Agility.},
author = {Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
url = {https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-1867/w1.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {WOA},
pages = {1–6},
abstract = {The way in which we use and conceive modern software systems is changing. Humans/users are becoming more and more immersed in today complex systems operation, systems interact in a dynamic fashion with the users and with changing and dynamic environments. New design paradigms are necessary. In this paper we propose a first insight to engineering complex physical systems by employing agility and a framework for self-adaptive service composition.},
keywords = {Agile Development, Cyber-Physical Systems, Multi agent systems, Self-Adaptive Systems},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
The way in which we use and conceive modern software systems is changing. Humans/users are becoming more and more immersed in today complex systems operation, systems interact in a dynamic fashion with the users and with changing and dynamic environments. New design paradigms are necessary. In this paper we propose a first insight to engineering complex physical systems by employing agility and a framework for self-adaptive service composition.
2006
Chella, Antonio; Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
Agile Passi: An Agile Process for Designing Agents Journal Article
In: International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 133–144, 2006.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications
@article{chellaAgilePassiAgile2006,
title = {Agile Passi: An Agile Process for Designing Agents},
author = { Antonio Chella and Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {133--144},
abstract = {We have been developing robotic multi-agent systems for several years according to a well defined methodology (PASSI) obtaining good results, but day by day needs of a more versatile approach for designing software in a research context suggested us to find out a new methodology. A solution to our problems is represented by the Agile version of the PASSI methodology we present in this paper. We built this agile methodology by exploiting all the experiences done with conventional PASSI; it is supported by specific tools allowing patterns reuse and automatic production of some design documentation.},
keywords = {Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications},
pubstate = {published},
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We have been developing robotic multi-agent systems for several years according to a well defined methodology (PASSI) obtaining good results, but day by day needs of a more versatile approach for designing software in a research context suggested us to find out a new methodology. A solution to our problems is represented by the Agile version of the PASSI methodology we present in this paper. We built this agile methodology by exploiting all the experiences done with conventional PASSI; it is supported by specific tools allowing patterns reuse and automatic production of some design documentation.
Chella, Antonio; Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
Agile passi: An agile process for designing agents Journal Article
In: International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 133–144, 2006.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications
@article{chella_agile_2006,
title = {Agile passi: An agile process for designing agents},
author = {Antonio Chella and Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
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year = {2006},
date = {2006-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {133–144},
abstract = {We have been developing robotic multi-agent systems for several years according to a well defined methodology (PASSI) obtaining good results, but day by day needs of a more versatile approach for designing software in a research context suggested us to find out a new methodology. A solution to our problems is represented by the Agile version of the PASSI methodology we present in this paper. We built this agile methodology by exploiting all the experiences done with conventional PASSI; it is supported by specific tools allowing patterns reuse and automatic production of some design documentation.},
keywords = {Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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We have been developing robotic multi-agent systems for several years according to a well defined methodology (PASSI) obtaining good results, but day by day needs of a more versatile approach for designing software in a research context suggested us to find out a new methodology. A solution to our problems is represented by the Agile version of the PASSI methodology we present in this paper. We built this agile methodology by exploiting all the experiences done with conventional PASSI; it is supported by specific tools allowing patterns reuse and automatic production of some design documentation.
2005
Cossentino, Massimo; Gaglio, Salvatore; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
The Passi and Agile Passi Mas Meta-Models Compared with a Unifying Proposal Proceedings Article
In: Multi-Agent Systems and Applications IV: 4th International Central and Eastern European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, CEEMAS 2005, Budapest, Hungary, September 15– 17, 2005. Proceedings 4, pp. 183–192, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agents, Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Standardization
@inproceedings{cossentinoPassiAgilePassi2005,
title = {The Passi and Agile Passi Mas Meta-Models Compared with a Unifying Proposal},
author = { Massimo Cossentino and Salvatore Gaglio and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
doi = {10.1007/11559221_19},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
booktitle = {Multi-Agent Systems and Applications IV: 4th International Central and Eastern European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, CEEMAS 2005, Budapest, Hungary, September 15– 17, 2005. Proceedings 4},
pages = {183--192},
publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
abstract = {A great number of processes for multi-agent systems design have been presented in last years to support the different approaches to agent-oriented design; each process is specific for a particular class of problems and it instantiates a specific MAS meta-model. These differences produce inconsistences and overlaps: a MAS meta-model may define a term not referred by another, or the same term can be used with a different meaning. We think that the lack of a standardization may cause a significant delay to the diffusion of the agent paradigm outside research context. Working for this unification goal, it is also necessary to define in unambiguous way the terms of the agent model and their relationships thus obtaining a unified MAS meta-model. In this work we propose the PASSI MAS meta-model, the results of its adaptation to the needs of an agile process (Agile PASSI), and a comparison with an existing unifying proposal of MAS meta-model composed by considering three different processes (ADELFE, Gaia and PASSI).},
keywords = {Agents, Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Standardization},
pubstate = {published},
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A great number of processes for multi-agent systems design have been presented in last years to support the different approaches to agent-oriented design; each process is specific for a particular class of problems and it instantiates a specific MAS meta-model. These differences produce inconsistences and overlaps: a MAS meta-model may define a term not referred by another, or the same term can be used with a different meaning. We think that the lack of a standardization may cause a significant delay to the diffusion of the agent paradigm outside research context. Working for this unification goal, it is also necessary to define in unambiguous way the terms of the agent model and their relationships thus obtaining a unified MAS meta-model. In this work we propose the PASSI MAS meta-model, the results of its adaptation to the needs of an agile process (Agile PASSI), and a comparison with an existing unifying proposal of MAS meta-model composed by considering three different processes (ADELFE, Gaia and PASSI).
Cossentino, Massimo; Gaglio, Salvatore; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
The passi and agile passi mas meta-models compared with a unifying proposal Proceedings Article
In: Multi-Agent Systems and Applications IV: 4th International Central and Eastern European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, CEEMAS 2005, Budapest, Hungary, September 15–17, 2005. Proceedings 4, pp. 183–192, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2005.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agents, Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Standardization
@inproceedings{cossentino_passi_2005,
title = {The passi and agile passi mas meta-models compared with a unifying proposal},
author = {Massimo Cossentino and Salvatore Gaglio and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
doi = {10.1007/11559221_19},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
booktitle = {Multi-Agent Systems and Applications IV: 4th International Central and Eastern European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, CEEMAS 2005, Budapest, Hungary, September 15–17, 2005. Proceedings 4},
pages = {183–192},
publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
abstract = {A great number of processes for multi-agent systems design have been presented in last years to support the different approaches to agent-oriented design; each process is specific for a particular class of problems and it instantiates a specific MAS meta-model. These differences produce inconsistences and overlaps: a MAS meta-model may define a term not referred by another, or the same term can be used with a different meaning. We think that the lack of a standardization may cause a significant delay to the diffusion of the agent paradigm outside research context. Working for this unification goal, it is also necessary to define in unambiguous way the terms of the agent model and their relationships thus obtaining a unified MAS meta-model. In this work we propose the PASSI MAS meta-model, the results of its adaptation to the needs of an agile process (Agile PASSI), and a comparison with an existing unifying proposal of MAS meta-model composed by considering three different processes (ADELFE, Gaia and PASSI).},
keywords = {Agents, Agile Development, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Standardization},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
A great number of processes for multi-agent systems design have been presented in last years to support the different approaches to agent-oriented design; each process is specific for a particular class of problems and it instantiates a specific MAS meta-model. These differences produce inconsistences and overlaps: a MAS meta-model may define a term not referred by another, or the same term can be used with a different meaning. We think that the lack of a standardization may cause a significant delay to the diffusion of the agent paradigm outside research context. Working for this unification goal, it is also necessary to define in unambiguous way the terms of the agent model and their relationships thus obtaining a unified MAS meta-model. In this work we propose the PASSI MAS meta-model, the results of its adaptation to the needs of an agile process (Agile PASSI), and a comparison with an existing unifying proposal of MAS meta-model composed by considering three different processes (ADELFE, Gaia and PASSI).
2004
Chella, Antonio; Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
From Passi to Agile Passi: Tailoring a Design Process to Meet New Needs Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings. IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2004.(IAT 2004)., pp. 471–474, IEEE, 2004.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agents, Agile Development, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications
@inproceedings{chellaPassiAgilePassi2004,
title = {From Passi to Agile Passi: Tailoring a Design Process to Meet New Needs},
author = { Antonio Chella and Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
doi = {10.1109/IAT.2004.1342998},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
booktitle = {Proceedings. IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2004.(IAT 2004).},
pages = {471--474},
publisher = {IEEE},
abstract = {From several years we are developing robotic multiagent systems according to well defined design methodologies. These methodologies evolved over time because of the changes in the operating environments (robotic hardware and software platforms) and specific missions accomplished by our robots. In the last four years we used PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) obtaining good results but, the growing experience and day by day accelerating changes in requirements suggested us to find a new and more versatile approach. In this context we developed the Agile PASSI methodology discussed in this paper; it is an agile process built up capitalizing all the experiences done with PASSI and its supporting tools some of which have been adapted and reused in the new process.},
keywords = {Agents, Agile Development, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
From several years we are developing robotic multiagent systems according to well defined design methodologies. These methodologies evolved over time because of the changes in the operating environments (robotic hardware and software platforms) and specific missions accomplished by our robots. In the last four years we used PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) obtaining good results but, the growing experience and day by day accelerating changes in requirements suggested us to find a new and more versatile approach. In this context we developed the Agile PASSI methodology discussed in this paper; it is an agile process built up capitalizing all the experiences done with PASSI and its supporting tools some of which have been adapted and reused in the new process.
Chella, Antonio; Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Seidita, Valeria
From passi to agile passi: Tailoring a design process to meet new needs Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings. IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2004.(IAT 2004)., pp. 471–474, IEEE, 2004.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agents, Agile Development, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications
@inproceedings{chella_passi_2004,
title = {From passi to agile passi: Tailoring a design process to meet new needs},
author = {Antonio Chella and Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Valeria Seidita},
doi = {10.1109/IAT.2004.1342998},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
booktitle = {Proceedings. IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2004.(IAT 2004).},
pages = {471–474},
publisher = {IEEE},
abstract = {From several years we are developing robotic multiagent systems according to well defined design methodologies. These methodologies evolved over time because of the changes in the operating environments (robotic hardware and software platforms) and specific missions accomplished by our robots. In the last four years we used PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) obtaining good results but, the growing experience and day by day accelerating changes in requirements suggested us to find a new and more versatile approach. In this context we developed the Agile PASSI methodology discussed in this paper; it is an agile process built up capitalizing all the experiences done with PASSI and its supporting tools some of which have been adapted and reused in the new process.},
keywords = {Agents, Agile Development, Multi agent systems, Robotic Applications},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
From several years we are developing robotic multiagent systems according to well defined design methodologies. These methodologies evolved over time because of the changes in the operating environments (robotic hardware and software platforms) and specific missions accomplished by our robots. In the last four years we used PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) obtaining good results but, the growing experience and day by day accelerating changes in requirements suggested us to find a new and more versatile approach. In this context we developed the Agile PASSI methodology discussed in this paper; it is an agile process built up capitalizing all the experiences done with PASSI and its supporting tools some of which have been adapted and reused in the new process.