Drools 8 with jBPM: Building Rule-Based Business Workflows

• Proficiency in Java programming
• Understanding of business rules and workflows
• Experience with basic Drools usage

Audience

• Senior developers and software architects
• Business process engineers
• Technical leads and integration specialists

Drools 8 and jBPM together enable the creation of rule-driven workflows that automate business processes and improve decision-making.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level participants who wish to integrate Drools 8 with jBPM to design, execute, and optimize business workflows and processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Drools 8 and jBPM environments for development.
• Define and manage complex business rules in Drools 8.
• Design and execute workflows using jBPM.
• Integrate Drools rules into jBPM processes for dynamic decision-making.
• Optimize and troubleshoot rule-driven workflows.

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.

Introduction to Drools 8 and jBPM

• Overview of Drools 8 and its key features
• Introduction to jBPM and business process management
• Use cases for combining Drools and jBPM

Setting Up the Environment

• Installing and configuring Drools 8
• Setting up jBPM Workbench and runtime
• Integrating Drools with jBPM

Creating Business Rules in Drools 8

• Understanding the Drools Rule Engine
• Authoring rules in DRL (Drools Rule Language)
• Using Decision Tables and DSLs
• Testing and debugging rules

Designing Workflows with jBPM

• Understanding BPMN 2.0 concepts
• Creating processes in the jBPM Workbench
• Configuring nodes, tasks, and events

Integrating Drools with jBPM

• Embedding rules within jBPM workflows
• Executing rules dynamically during workflow execution
• Synchronizing data between Drools and jBPM

Advanced Features and Optimization

• Working with decision tables and complex rules
• Managing large-scale workflows and rulesets
• Optimizing performance of rule execution
• Troubleshooting and resolving common issues

Case Studies and Hands-On Projects

• Implementing a real-world workflow using Drools and jBPM
• Best practices for integrating rule engines with BPM systems

Summary and Next Steps