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FWIW I have no formal CS background whatsoever (maybe you shouldn't even listen to me on this matter), but if you want to gain some understanding of rule engine

FWIW I have no formal CS background whatsoever (maybe you shouldn't even listen to me on this matter), but if you want to gain some understanding of rule engines, you probably shouldn't start with core.logic or clolog (I have not looked into this project myself just yet, so my assumptions might be completely misleading) - core.logic imo good for complex constrains and relationships, it's based on miniKanren, but has quite steep learning curve, and not sure if it's worth the effort (as a starting point). oakes/odoyle-rules is a forward-chaining rules engine with a more straightforward approach - for someone already familiar with Clojure, it should be fun to try out. Then maybe check out Clara Rules, if I'm not mistaken the lib is specifically designed for business rules processing. For understanding the theoretical pieces, you probably want to look into forward vs. backward chaining rule systems; pattern matching used in rules engines; understanding how to model domain rules declaratively; Rete algorithm (odoyle lib explains it and iirc links to the paper).

ARandomerDude 2y ago
Great comments, thank you for taking the time to mentor a few interested strangers.
- iLemming 2y ago
  Awww, thank you. As a Clojurian, I aspire to be kind and helpful. The Clojure community is renowned for its friendly, coaching-oriented attitude. Anyone with questions (even those unrelated to Clojure) should absolutely reach out to Clojuristas — just go to http://clojurians.net http://clojurians.net and don't be shy. I'm forever thankful for Clojure for reigniting my passion for programming, but particularly, I'm indebted to the many individuals in the Clojure community. Whenever I pose a question expecting just straightforward guidance or documentation links, I consistently receive profound, thought-provoking answers that surpass my expectations. Virtually every discussion I initiate with them ends up being incredibly educational, teaching me far more than I initially sought. I can confidently admit - yes, learning Clojure has made a better programmer out of me, but most importantly, it made me a better person.

ARandomerDude 2y ago

Great comments, thank you for taking the time to mentor a few interested strangers.

iLemming 2y ago
Awww, thank you. As a Clojurian, I aspire to be kind and helpful. The Clojure community is renowned for its friendly, coaching-oriented attitude. Anyone with questions (even those unrelated to Clojure) should absolutely reach out to Clojuristas — just go to http://clojurians.net http://clojurians.net and don't be shy. I'm forever thankful for Clojure for reigniting my passion for programming, but particularly, I'm indebted to the many individuals in the Clojure community. Whenever I pose a question expecting just straightforward guidance or documentation links, I consistently receive profound, thought-provoking answers that surpass my expectations. Virtually every discussion I initiate with them ends up being incredibly educational, teaching me far more than I initially sought. I can confidently admit - yes, learning Clojure has made a better programmer out of me, but most importantly, it made me a better person.