Conversion of decision tables by rule mask method without rule mask
Gert Dathe · Communications of the ACM · 1972
D o d g e S o h w a r e A G Two algorithms for generating computer programs from decision tables are described.The algorithms allow handling limited entry, extended emry, arid mixed entry tables.The algorithms are based on the rub mask method but need trot have the masks at execution time, They perform the logical operations immediately rather than at the end ~f the inte,r~reting process.Execution time can be considerably reduce4 by irtstantly marking rules which are not aNalicable {Algorithms 1 and 2) or conditrions wMeh are already tested (Algorithm 2).The new algorithms comMne to a certain degree the advantages of mask mettmds with those of tree mounds.Key Words and Phrases: decision tables, rule mask, rule mask method, rule mask technique, program generator CR Categories: 3