What is Business Rules?

Business rules are statements that define or constrain some aspect of a business. They are typically used to implement policies, procedures, and regulations. Business rules management systems (BRMS) allow organizations to define, deploy, execute, monitor and maintain these rules separately from the application code. This provides flexibility and agility, enabling business users to modify rules without requiring code changes, thus adapting quickly to changing market conditions or regulatory requirements. Common uses include decision automation, policy enforcement, and risk management.