Simulation and what-if analysis
Simulation is one of the strongest current differentiators in the ontology backend shape.
What exists today
- rule simulation endpoints
- action
what-ifbranches - object simulation endpoints
- scenario simulation endpoints
Why this matters
This is exactly the kind of capability that lets an operational ontology become decision-support infrastructure rather than only a data catalog.
OpenFoundry current vs target
| Topic | Current | Target |
|---|---|---|
| rule simulation | route support exists | richer UI-backed previews |
| action what-if | branch management exists | full scenario authoring and comparison |
| object simulation | backend endpoints exist | application-integrated planning experiences |