Real-World Use Cases

Bonsai is a versatile rule engine that can be applied to a wide range of real-world use cases. This section explores some common applications of Bonsai and provides examples of how to implement them.

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Why Use Bonsai for These Use Cases?

Bonsai offers several advantages for implementing these use cases:

• Flexibility: Bonsai's tree-based structure can represent complex decision logic
• Dynamic Updates: Rules can be updated without code changes
• Conditional Logic: Conditions can be based on various factors
• Nested Structures: Complex hierarchical rules can be represented
• Performance: Efficient evaluation for high-throughput scenarios
• Versioning: Changes can be tracked and potentially reverted

Common Patterns

Across these use cases, you'll notice some common patterns:

• Decision Trees: Using tree structures to represent decision logic
• Conditional Branching: Using conditions to determine which path to follow
• Default Cases: Providing fallback options when no conditions match
• Nested Structures: Using nested structures to represent complex hierarchies
• Dynamic Updates: Updating rules without code changes

Getting Started

To get started with these use cases, you should first:

1. Understand the basic concepts of Bonsai
2. Set up a Bonsai instance with appropriate configuration
3. Design your tree structure based on your specific requirements
4. Implement the tree structure using Bonsai's API
5. Test your implementation with various inputs