How to Build a Business Rules Engine

Including such auditability may come at a price. It often slows down the execu-

tion process of the rules software and generates a great deal of output. This can be

mitigated by making the running of the audit functionality a user option. Another

problem is that it may be quite difficult to provide this audit functionality for certain

types of rule, such as those that aggregate data. However, implementing this approach

can make an enormous difference for users and can greatly reduce support require-

ments on the part of the rules engine builders. It provides the transparency that is

required to really overcome the Black Box Problem.

Conclusion

The Black Box Problem is something that should be taken seriously by anyone build-

ing a business rules engine. ...