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The package defines the metaclasses used to model behavioral aspects of multi-agent systems.

The package defines the metaclasses which can be used to:

The package defines the metaclasses used to model ontologies. AML allows the specification of class-level as well as instancelevel ontologies.

The package defines the generic-purpose modeling constructs which can be used to structure AML models and thus manage their complexity and understandability.

The package adds the meta-properties defined in the AML Kernel package to the standard UML 2.0 Superstructure metaclasses. It is a non-conservative extension of UML, and is an optional part of the language.

AML extends the UML 2.0 notation of the diagram frames by:

Formal models of MAS usually use different types of modal family logics to describe the system. Our intention is to allow such expressions to be used within OCL expressions.

Agent-oriented software engineering is a new software engineering paradigm that has appeared in recent years. It is a promising approach to the development of distributed, open, heterogeneous, highly dynamic, and intelligent systems. One of the current areas of interest is the specification and dissemination of agent-based development methodologies that provide software engineers with the means to create organized, repeatable and high-quality process for the development of multi-agent systems.

Despite our confidence in the current state of AML and generally positive feedback from the AOSE community, we realize that AML is not yet complete. It is subject to continuous reviews and improvements which lead to enhancements of the language itself, its documentation, and related artifacts. Continuous, iterative improvement of AML, e.g. by providing flexible incorporation of user’s findings and change requests into the language specification, can satisfy its users and therefore support dissemination and widespread use of AML.