The Eric Normand Podcast What is the difference between a domain model and business rules?
Oct 7, 2019
Explore the intriguing distinctions between domain models and business rules in functional programming. Gain insight into the Onion Architecture while hearing a personal story about an electronic signature platform. Delve into the critical need for flexible domain models that adapt to changing business needs, all without succumbing to the constraints of strict legal enforcement in software design. This discussion highlights how understanding these differences can shape effective contract management systems.
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No Contract Cancellation
- Eric Normand worked at an e-signature company that initially prevented contract cancellation after sending.
- Clients complained, revealing a need to cancel for revisions after verbal agreements, highlighting a rigid interpretation of the law.
Rigid Interpretation vs. Legal Nuance
- Programmers often interpret rules rigidly, unlike the more nuanced interpretations in legal contexts.
- Real-world interactions and legal systems accommodate complexities beyond simple rule enforcement.
Business as Sole Signatory
- The company discovered the Swedish law defined contracts as between two or more people.
- They encountered a use case where a business, not an individual, needed to be a sole signatory, conflicting with the law's definition.