CLIPS (C Language Integrated Production System)

CLIPS (C Language Integrated Production System) is a software tool used to create expert systems—programs that mimic human decision-making. It allows users to define rules and facts about a particular domain, enabling the system to automatically infer new facts or make decisions based on the rules. Think of it as a digital "if-then" engine that helps automate complex reasoning processes, making it useful for applications like troubleshooting, diagnostics, or knowledge-based decision support. CLIPS is flexible, efficient, and designed to work seamlessly with C programs, providing a framework for building intelligent software based on structured knowledge.