Advanced Drools 8 Training Course
Drools is a powerful business rule management system (BRMS) that enables organizations to implement sophisticated decision-making workflows and system integrations.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level participants who wish to optimize rule execution, integrate Drools with enterprise systems, and leverage advanced features like decision tables and domain-specific languages (DSLs).
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Optimize the performance of complex rule execution.
- Utilize advanced Drools features such as decision tables, DSLs, and rule templates.
- Integrate Drools seamlessly with enterprise applications and external systems.
- Implement robust version control and collaboration mechanisms for rule development.
- Design and deploy scalable Drools-based solutions for enterprise needs.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Optimizing Rule Execution
- Advanced techniques for performance tuning
- Using stateless vs. stateful sessions effectively
- Memory management and caching strategies
Leveraging Advanced Features
- Creating and managing decision tables
- Writing and using domain-specific languages (DSLs)
- Utilizing rule templates for dynamic rule generation
Integrating Drools with Enterprise Systems
- Connecting Drools with message brokers and ESBs
- Integrating with enterprise databases and REST APIs
- Using Drools with BPM tools and workflows
Managing Rules at Scale
- Version control for rules and assets
- Collaborative rule editing and deployment strategies
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines for Drools-based applications
Designing Scalable Solutions
- Architecting rule-based decision systems
- Design patterns for distributed rule execution
- High availability and fault-tolerance mechanisms
Real-World Case Studies
- Optimizing supply chain management with Drools
- Implementing compliance and risk assessment systems
- Creating scalable decision platforms for financial services
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Intermediate knowledge of Drools and rule-based systems
- Strong proficiency in Java or an equivalent programming language
- Experience with enterprise system integration
Audience
- Senior developers
- Software architects
- Integration specialists
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Testimonials (4)
Shared examples of every function and/or operators are all well explained.
Brian Amlon - Thakral One, Inc.
Course - Introduction to Drools 7 for Developers
Exercises and solving problems in groups when the problems were more difficult.
Randy Comer Comer - Sandia National Labs
Course - Drools 7 and DSL for Business Analysts
I really enjoyed the good atmosphere.
Martin Jesterschawek
Course - Business Rule Management (BRMS) with Drools
Lots of exercises, which were good and which were well-administered.
Joseph Richardson
Course - Introduction to Drools 6 for Developers
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