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by Jun8 5326 days ago
How about doing a rule-based control app, that would let the user enter rules (either using a simple GUI with icons) or as a script for certain actions, e.g. IF (my home WiFi is detected, i.e. I'm at home) THEN (turn off bluetooth) AND (switch to using WiFi).
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I've seen some poorly implemented rules engines in my day. I've often thought there must be a programming language out there build specifically for rules and workflows, like how Erlang is designed for concurrency.

I know there is the Windows Workflow Foundation, but I want something which doesn't necessarily have to be compiled, but that I can translate user input directly into a new rule set.

have you tried taskr
or ifttt