Still, these savings are substantial, particularly when compared to conventional database development techniques. Moreover, most applications employing business rules will be easier and less expensive to maintain because change is easier. Findings and Recommendations Business rules automation will not become a new application development paradigm. However, development teams will spend a greater amount of time on the design phase. Avoid products that force you to employ business rules as a development paradigm.
Business rules are only one technique in a development strategy.
Reject business rules tools that are not easy to integrate with the platforms and languages of your choice. Avoid tools that force your organization to adopt a proprietary deployment platform. For applications that require deductive reasoning, select products that employ inference engines. However, select products that give you optimal deployment options. Budget for training in design skills for developers.