An approach to modelling and applying mobile agent design patterns

Mobile agent design patterns represent solutions to specific problems of implementing mobile agent-based applications that have evolved over time. The use of design patterns can increase productivity, promote reuse and reduce complexity when developing applications. However, most of the mobile agent design patterns presented in the literature are difficult to apply in practice due to the lack of a suitable approach to identify, document and apply them. Also, they are usually related to a specific mobile agent platform. We present an approach for modelling and applying patterns independently of specific platforms along with their counterparts in specific platforms. Also, we show that an adequate platform independent view can be constructed to be used as a guide to implement the pattern in different platforms.