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Implementing Rules-type logic without a rules engine (like Drools)?
I have a system that must output decisions and alerts based on input read from a messaging queue. This system will hold state about all objects in memory and update this state based on input from the ...
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Chained ruleset parsing and evaluation code: recommendations?
So I have to write a filtering system, which may apply preprocessed ruleset to data - and trigger some actions defined in the ruleset while continuing its evaluation.
<ruleset name="1">
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Algorithms or patterns for a linked question and answer cost calculator
I've been asked to build an online calculator in PHP (and the Laravel framework). It will take the answers to a series of questions to estimate the cost of a home extension.
For example, a couple of ...
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Representing and executing simple rules - framework or custom? [closed]
I am creating a system where users will be able to subscribe to events, and get notified when the event has occured. Example of events can be phone call durations and costs, phone data traffic ...
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Why Aren't Rule Engines Written In Prolog? [closed]
From what I've seen of Prolog, it seems as if it would be ideal for crafting a rule engine for an app. Yet, I don't believe I've ever seen a rule engine written in Prolog. Is there some inherent ...
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Suggestions on how can I implement a generic matching system for users?
I need help with coding something. I'm trying to design a system that will allow users to setup rules for the system to process (similar to email processing rules, in a way). When I receive a chunk of ...
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Complex Mutual Exclusion Validation Logic
I need to validate some form inputs in complex way. E.g.
<select id="options" multiple="multiple">
<option>A</option>
<option>B</option>
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handling rules applied to a set of checkboxes, radio buttons or form fields
I've been wondering about applications that have a set of checkboxes or radio buttons, even collections of form fields in their UI.
At this moment I'm handling all the choices separately but of ...
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Representing a rule in a ruleset
How to represent rules for a rule engine as objects?
A rule would be
if (booleanExpression(input)) then a chain of generic actions" else next rule
...where the generic actions might be e.g. ...
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Is Tax Localization a good use for Workflow Foundation?
Scenario: We have both Winforms and MVC code that is being used to work on a nation wide multi-user platform that does lots of logistics for lots of users. Tax rules change per state and even per city ...
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How does the use of a rules engine impact the design, implementation, and performance of an application?
I'm interested in the ability of rules engines to:
launch and iterate over business driven logic
have "business users" perform the actual modification of those rules rather than developers
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