Business Analyst: What is a business rule engine?

Business rule engine — software that executes business rules.

Purpose:

• Automate decisions.
• Separate rules from code.
• Enable business changes.
• Improve flexibility.

Example rules:

Benefits:

• Business can change rules.
• Faster time to market.
• Consistent decisions.
• Auditable.

BA role:

• Identify business rules.
• Document rules clearly.
• Validate rule logic.