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This free, open-source Java framework simulates life using a multi-agent system. Agents are categorized as services or processes, organized in a tree structure with customizable views.

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  • Pros

    • Free and open-source Java framework
    • Multi-agent system with each agent in its own thread
    • Agents organized in a tree structure (Instance)
    • Messaging, method invocation, and event systems prevent deadlocks
    • Defines custom Java classes for agents and views

  • Cons

    • Documentation is limited to the developer's description
    • No mention of ease of integration with existing systems
    • Learning curve for understanding Instance Model definitions may be steep
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Artificial Life for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.5
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Java 1.5
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184
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

By Cedric Nanni
Provide free and open sourced Java framework created to simulate Life.
Artificial Life is a free and open sourced Java framework created to simulate Life. It is a multi-agent framework where each agent runs its own Thread. The agents are split into two different categories: The services and the processes. The services deliver services to other agents and the processes execute specific tasks. The agents are organized in a tree structure called Instance. Within an Instance, the services and the processes are grouped together thus, an unlimited number of groups can be defined. Each node of the Instance tree can have a collection of views used to monitor the activity of the node or interact with the node. The definition of Java classes used within the Instance (i.e. processes, services or views) is defined in the Instance Model. In order to avoid dead locking, Artificial Life implements a messaging system, a method invocation mechanism based on the messaging system and an event mechanism also based on the messaging system.
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