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Engineering insights on decision operations, Impact Simulation, and business logic management.
Your If-Else Pricing Logic Will Break. Here's What to Do Before It Does.
Refactoring your pricing if-else block doesn't fix the underlying problem. The structural answer is rules-as-data plus simulation — not better class hierarchies.
Drools vs Cloud Rule Engines: Self-Hosted vs Managed in 2026
Drools is the open-source default — but the README doesn't mention what self-hosting actually costs. Here's how Drools, GoRules, DecisionRules.io, Camunda, and LexQ compare in 2026.
How to Stop Deploying Code for Every Business Rule Change
Your business logic shouldn't inherit the full weight of your deploy pipeline. Three ways to decouple rules from code — and when each one fails.
Hardcoded Rules vs Rule Engine: When to Make the Switch
Your if-else blocks are working fine — until they aren't. Here's how to tell when hardcoded business rules become a liability, and what the migration path looks like.
5 Signs Your Team Needs a Rule Engine
Not every team needs a rule engine. But if you recognize these patterns, you're probably overdue for one.
Managing Business Rules with AI Agents: What MCP Changes
AI agents can now create, test, and deploy business rules autonomously. Here's how the Model Context Protocol(MCP) makes it possible — and why it matters for engineering teams.
GoRules vs Nected vs LexQ: Choosing the Right Rule Engine in 2026
A practical comparison of three modern rule engines — architecture, simulation, pricing, and AI integration. No fluff, just what matters for your decision.
Why I Built a Rule Engine with Built-in Simulation
Every rule change is a leap of faith. I spent 6 years watching teams deploy blind — so I built a rule engine where you can see the impact before it hits production.