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# 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

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### 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             |