Odm Decision Forms
A React-based UI to init and run Hosted Transparent Decision Services
Overview
The ODM Decision Forms package is a powerful tool designed for users of IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) who want a seamless way to interact with and test their decision services. This application, built on Node.js and featuring a React-based user interface, simplifies the process of testing decision services by providing a user-friendly web interface for input data representation. By utilizing this package, users can focus on their decision logic without worrying about handling JSON payloads manually.
This tool is particularly useful for both developers and business analysts, as it enables testing and validation of rules through an accessible platform. With the ability to trigger rule services and visualize outputs in a human-readable format, the ODM Decision Forms package promises to enhance decision service management and testing efficiency.
Features
- User-Friendly Interface: Offers a simple web-based UI that represents input data for decision services, making it accessible for non-technical users.
- Easy Testing: Eliminates the need to manually create JSON payloads, allowing quick testing of decision services directly from the browser.
- Human-Readable Outputs: Provides clear and understandable output data representation, facilitating better decision analysis.
- Integration with ODM: Works seamlessly with IBM ODM, specifically tested with version 8.9.0 and compatible with IBM ODM on Cloud.
- Real-Time Interaction: Requires the Decision Server to be running, enabling real-time testing and interaction with decision services.
- Open Source License: Licensed under the Apache License 2.0, encouraging community contributions and usage.
- Wide Compatibility: Designed for users leveraging IBM Business Rules for Bluemix, enhancing its utility across different IBM environments.
- Express
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- React
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- Typescript
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- Webpack
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