A Framework for Rule-Based Dynamic Adaptation

We propose a new approach to dynamic adaptation, based on the combination of adaptation hooks provided by the adaptable application specifying where adaptation can happen, and adaptation rules external to the application, specifying when and how adaptation can be performed. We discuss different design choices that have to be considered when using such an approach, and then we propose a possible solution. We describe the solution in details, we apply it to a sample scenario and we implement it on top of the language Jolie.