Embedding agents in business applications using enterprise integration patterns

TL;DR

This paper presents a novel approach for integrating agents with enterprise systems using enterprise integration patterns, enabling seamless connection between agents and external resources through message routing frameworks.

Contribution

It introduces a design for agent endpoints and an architecture connecting Jason agents to Apache Camel, facilitating enterprise integration for business applications.

Findings

Demonstrated integration of Jason agents with Apache Camel

Showcased benefits of using enterprise integration patterns

Provided practical Camel route examples

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of integrating agents with a variety of external resources and services, as found in enterprise computing environments. We propose an approach for interfacing agents and existing message routing and mediation engines based on the endpoint concept from the enterprise integration patterns of Hohpe and Woolf. A design for agent endpoints is presented, and an architecture for connecting the Jason agent platform to the Apache Camel enterprise integration framework using this type of endpoint is described. The approach is illustrated by means of a business process use case, and a number of Camel routes are presented. These demonstrate the benefits of interfacing agents to external services via a specialised message routing tool that supports enterprise integration patterns.