Learn PROLOG with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Performance Notes
Minimize unnecessary backtracking
Order rules for efficiency
Use tail recursion when possible
Limit large lists or combinatorial expansions
Consider indexing facts for faster lookup
Security Notes
Validate external input to avoid unsafe queries
Avoid dynamic code execution from untrusted sources
Sandbox constraint logic programming environments
Control access to knowledge bases
Review rules for potential infinite loops or exploits
Monitoring Analytics
Trace predicate execution
Analyze backtracking paths
Check query efficiency
Debug recursion depth and termination
Profile performance for large datasets
Code Quality
Use meaningful predicate names
Keep facts and rules consistent
Document complex rules
Avoid deep recursion without base cases
Modularize knowledge base for maintainability