Selected Applications of Rules

Abstract

In this chapter we discuss several applications of rules and rule-based systems. Applications discussed in this chapter are mostly related to the areas of business and software engineering. They relevant for the applications of the semantic knowledge engineering approach. We begin with the discussion of the business rules approach. With time rules systems had to be integrated into other business management systems using business processes. Recently Web-based applications of the Semantic Web project played an important role. A number of past knowledge engineering experiences were placed in a new technological context. However, integration of classic rule-based systems with the Semantic Web technologies is quite challenging. Furthermore, we discuss some common uses of rules in the area of software engineering. A recent emerging computing paradigm of context-aware systems is also an important area for rules. Finally, we take a look at rules as a general programming paradigm.