# Rule Types

Nected provides a comprehensive suite of rule types designed to handle various business logic scenarios, from simple conditional statements to complex decision-making processes. Each rule type serves specific use cases and offers unique capabilities to help you implement your business logic effectively.

### Supported Rule Types

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Simple Rule</strong></td><td>A straightforward if/then/else statement-based rule that provides an intuitive way to implement basic conditional logic. </td><td><a href="/files/5Drz0se4NkCDA4z2is0h">/files/5Drz0se4NkCDA4z2is0h</a></td><td><a href="/pages/Woez45kPzZ2uqn1AoqAZ">/pages/Woez45kPzZ2uqn1AoqAZ</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Decision Table</strong></td><td>A structured table format that maps multiple conditions to corresponding outcomes and actions. </td><td><a href="/files/dZGDiHadNLP2Agr3hpdi">/files/dZGDiHadNLP2Agr3hpdi</a></td><td><a href="/pages/v1Ign7LQQNWJgNxdzhqs">/pages/v1Ign7LQQNWJgNxdzhqs</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RuleSet</strong></td><td>A collection of predefined rules that work in concert to evaluate complex scenarios and determine appropriate actions. </td><td><a href="/files/0SIuGfmD7DzynyG1jdH6">/files/0SIuGfmD7DzynyG1jdH6</a></td><td><a href="/pages/93f0eIMuN4x6F2Nf2Jry">/pages/93f0eIMuN4x6F2Nf2Jry</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rule Chain</strong></td><td>A sequential execution framework that connects multiple rules in a defined order, where the output of one rule can serve as input for subsequent rules. </td><td><a href="/files/NxuVy66jxwcFZQp24VRY">/files/NxuVy66jxwcFZQp24VRY</a></td><td><a href="/pages/JeUuCdXpQdUnFCcbl5VL">/pages/JeUuCdXpQdUnFCcbl5VL</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Decision Tree</strong></td><td>A hierarchical, branching structure that creates visual decision paths through nested conditions. </td><td><a href="/files/PW3bqFk9WSWMMR9evSfK">/files/PW3bqFk9WSWMMR9evSfK</a></td><td><a href="/pages/J6JvWgh287ZWWV2p1K5S">/pages/J6JvWgh287ZWWV2p1K5S</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Choosing the Right Rule Type

Selecting the appropriate rule type depends on your specific requirements:

| Scenario                                                    | Recommended Rule Type |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| Single condition with simple outcome                        | SimpleRule            |
| Multiple conditions with various outcomes in tabular format | DecisionTable         |
| Hierarchical decisions with branching paths                 | DecisionTree          |
| Collection of related rules executed together               | Ruleset               |
| Sequential processing with dependencies                     | RuleChain             |


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