Branchregels
Branchregels, or branch rules, are sets of criteria that determine which path a process, model, or system should follow when multiple outcomes are possible. They specify under which conditions a particular branch is taken and often define what happens if none of the conditions apply.
Key features of branchregels include explicit conditions, a defined evaluation order, and a clear distinction between
Branchregels are used in a variety of domains. In programming and software development, conditional statements and
An example of a simple branch rule set might be:
- If customer is a member and total purchase > 100, apply discount A.
- Else if customer is a member or total purchase > 50, apply discount B.
Implementation considerations include readability, maintainability, conflict resolution, and testing to ensure predictable behavior. Branch rules are
See also: decision tree, conditional statement, workflow automation, rule engine.