Artificial Life and the Web: WebAL Comes of Age
This is an incremental survey paper for researchers in artificial life and web technologies.
The paper surveys the first 18 years of web-based Artificial Life (WebAL) research from 1995 to 2013, discussing methodologies, technologies, and future prospects in the field.
A brief survey is presented of the first 18 years of web-based Artificial Life ("WebAL") research and applications, covering the period 1995-2013. The survey is followed by a short discussion of common methodologies employed and current technologies relevant to WebAL research. The paper concludes with a quick look at what the future may hold for work in this exciting area.