JBuddy Bot Framework Release Notes

Release 2.0

Build 080520 May 20, 2008

Fixed offline mode to work even without a network
Javadocs fixes including links to the JBuddy SDK, exposed BotEngine classloader method, and exposed BotGateway methods for third party gateways development

Build 080418 April 18, 2008

Gateway API for connecting the Bot Framework with Custom Client Gateways (external message sources such as SMS, trading systems, logistics, news feeds, etc.)
New Bot Actions for URLs including http, https, file for web actions
XSLT and JTidy support for easier web services integration
Routing capability allows one message source to trigger actions on another message source
Leveraging the IM capabilities of the JBuddy SDK 6.1

Release 1.0

Build 0001 May 23, 2007

Using basic java and/or XML skills, a developer can quickly develop an interactive menu-oriented Instant Messaging application (i.e: "IM Bot").

IM support for AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk, XMPP (Jabber), Lotus Sametime and JBuddy Message Server
Parameter processing (prompt and valid user input)
Include/Exclude Filters match input to trigger specific events
Event Handlers (local and global)
Dynamic Content handling via Java or XML)
Send and receive Instant Messages
Send files as response
Rich text markup for IMs
Trigger Java or System Actions
Command-line tool for testing bots offline and locally
Free 3 concurrent chat session license perfect for development and small pilot phases