Re: [rules-users] Guvnor and drools implementation - questions

For your problem of different instances of a map : If you want to match 2 maps, and compare them, your have to set a placeholder in your DSL to set the variable's name [when]The property {key:ENUM:Map.properties} of the map *{mapVar}* is {value}=*{mapVar} *: Map((this["{key}"] == "{value}")) **And another DSL phrase to check that instances are different [when]The map *{mapVar1}* is not map *{mapVar2}*=*eval ({mapVar1}*["id"] != *{mapVar2}*["id"]))* * But it will force your users to handle variables. I can't see simpler way for doing that with DSL. You may consider completely another way. If your property lists are constant (and they are because you can create static enums), you can write a simple program to generate the corresponding POJOs (which contains the map inside them and use it in set/get methods for corresponding key) and create a jar with them. Each POJO will then have its fields listed automatically in Guided Editor, which will prevent you for writing complex DSL and enums, and provide a good way for users to edit rules. For instance, you can bind an object to a variable only if you need it (with DSL you are forced to bind a variable at each time you use the phrase), and you can use other operator (not only equals) without writing a new DSL phrase. I did not understand this question : But yes, a DSL (and enums) is specific to its package.