Course Outline
Introduction to Drools 8
- Overview of Drools architecture and key features
- Role of business analysts in rule-based systems
- Introduction to the Drools Workbench
Understanding Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)
- What are DSLs, and why are they important?
- Examples of DSLs in business contexts
- Benefits of using DSLs in Drools
Creating and Managing DSLs
- Building DSLs in the Drools Workbench
- Defining patterns and templates for rules
- Ensuring clarity and consistency in DSL definitions
Writing and Testing Business Rules with DSLs
- Mapping DSLs to business scenarios
- Creating and executing test cases
- Debugging and refining rules
Collaborating with Technical Teams
- Translating business requirements into rules
- Working with developers to implement rules in applications
- Maintaining rule consistency across teams
Best Practices for Rule Management
- Organizing rules for scalability and reusability
- Versioning and auditing rule changes
- Optimizing rule performance and execution
Applying Drools 8 and DSLs in Real-World Scenarios
- Industry-specific examples and case studies
- Hands-on exercises based on participant domains
- Q&A and troubleshooting common challenges
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of business rule management systems
- Familiarity with business workflows and logic
Audience
- Business analysts working with rule-based systems
- Project managers and product owners involved in business rule definitions
Testimonials (4)
Shared examples of every function and/or operators are all well explained.
Brian Amlon - Thakral One, Inc.
Course - Introduction to Drools 7 for Developers
Exercises and solving problems in groups when the problems were more difficult.
Randy Comer Comer - Sandia National Labs
Course - Drools 7 and DSL for Business Analysts
I really enjoyed the good atmosphere.
Martin Jesterschawek
Course - Business Rule Management (BRMS) with Drools
Lots of exercises, which were good and which were well-administered.