Business Rule Engine Vs Workflow Engine
- Elaina Sundet
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min read
There are many benefits of using a business rule engine for your next workflow project. While they both support decision-making processes, the main difference between the two is the type of information they store. A business rule engine is designed to collect and process a variety of business data and automatically execute specific tasks. A workflow engine on the other hand is designed to handle a more complex set of decisions. Depending on the needs of your organization, either option can be a good fit.
A workflow engine is useful for automating specific functions within a system. This kind of software is used to apply rules to different processes or applications. Once created, business rules can be updated and applied across the company. These software programs make it easy for companies to document and apply their business rules to other processes. They also make it easy for other teams to modify the rules for their own workstreams. However, this kind of software does require a large upfront investment.
A workflow engine is more flexible than a business rule engine. A business rule engine supports a sequential pattern. The next step of the process won't begin until the previous step has completed. This means that a document can't be signed by the boss until the lawyer signs it. This seems rigid and deterministic. A state machine, on the other hand, works asynchronously. Instead of being performed in a predetermined order, each step in the workflow can be triggered by an event. Moreover, state machines allow for more flexibility and scalability.
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