rulesengine
nounUK /ˈruːlz ˌɛndʒɪn/
US /ˈruːlz ˌɛndʒɪn/
A rules engine is a computer program that follows a list of rules to decide what to do.
The game's rules engine checks if you are allowed to move your piece there.
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2. A software component that separates business rules from application code so they can be changed easily.
The bank uses a rules engine to update loan approval criteria without rewriting the app.
3. A system in artificial intelligence that applies if-then rules to derive conclusions from known facts.
The expert system's rules engine matched symptoms to possible diagnoses.
4. A tool in game development that manages game logic such as triggers and conditions.
Designers tweaked the rules engine to make enemies react faster.