Rulecentric

Rulecentric refers to a paradigm or approach where rules are the central component in designing, developing, and operating a system. This means that the logic and behavior of the system are primarily defined by a set of explicit rules, rather than being embedded directly within application code or handled through complex procedural workflows. In a rule-centric system, business rules, policies, or regulations are often managed separately from the core application logic. This separation allows for greater flexibility and agility, as the rules can be modified or updated without requiring significant changes to the underlying software.

Rule-centric systems are often associated with Business Rule Management Systems (BRMS). These systems provide tools and infrastructure for defining, deploying, executing, and maintaining rules. The benefits of a rule-centric approach include improved clarity of business logic, faster adaptation to changing requirements, and enhanced collaboration between business and IT stakeholders. For example, in a financial services context, rule-centric systems can be used to manage complex lending criteria or fraud detection policies. In healthcare, they might govern patient eligibility for treatments or insurance claims processing. The core idea is to make the decision-making logic transparent and easily manageable.