Integrating sets, rules, and data in an object-oriented environment

The Tanguy knowledge-base management system, which integrates rule-base, database, and object-oriented paradigms to capture the advantages of each, is discussed. Tanguy provides set-oriented interfaces, data-driven production rules, and permanent object storage in a C++ environment. The need for integration of the three paradigms is reviewed. The Tanguy architecture, the data model used in Tanguy, and Tanguy's production rules are described.<
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