rule-driven program
nounA rule-driven program is a computer program that follows a set of rules to decide what to do.
The game's rule-driven program checks every move to make sure it is allowed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A software system whose behavior is controlled by explicitly coded conditions rather than learned patterns.
Unlike a neural network, the tax calculator is a rule-driven program with clear if-then statements.
3. A program in artificial intelligence that applies a knowledge base of rules to solve problems or give advice.
The medical diagnosis tool is a rule-driven program that matches symptoms to known conditions.
4. Any automated process that operates strictly according to predefined policies or regulations.
The approval workflow is a rule-driven program that routes requests based on cost thresholds.