Comparison of Ten Agent-Oriented Methodologies

This chapter provides a comparison of the 10 agent-oriented software engineering methodologies presented in the preceding chapters. An evaluation framework comprising process-related, technique-related, model-related and supportivefeature criteria is used in this comparison. As each application entails a different set of requirements that indicate which evaluation criteria are the most important and should be supported by the chosen methodology, the “best” methodology is dependent on the target application. The results provide a useful framework to assist the developer in selecting the most appropriate methodology for any target application.