Lifecycle coverage analysis via multi-agent system methodology

Currently multi-agent systems represent the great potential reached by industrial technology solving highly complex problems and reducing costs. This paper deals with the analysis of the lifecycle coverage of the most relevant methodologies concerning multi-agent systems development. It aims to show that there is no standardized process for creating multi-agent systems so far and even many methodologies do not include the whole lifecycle a problem that has not allowed industry using this technology thoroughly. It is also important to mention that this research work is the first part of the creation of a framework for the design quality management of multi-agent systems. The framework will allow the creation of a quality multi-agent system independently of the chosen methodology to develop it.