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  1. OMG Issue

DMN17 — No default value for InformationItem

  • Key: DMN17-105
  • Status: closed  
  • Source: Goldman Sachs ( Dr. Octavian Patrascoiu)
  • Summary:

    Currently, the variables associated with InputDatas have both a name and a type reference. Adding an initializer/default value would have the following benefits:

    • simplify the logic required when checking the values provided by users
    • consistent with existing default values for Output Clauses in Decision Tables
    • align with current FEEL functions with default values
    • align with current approach in modern PLs & DSLs (e.g. Python)
  • Reported: DMN 1.6b1 — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:32 GMT
  • Disposition: Resolved — DMN 1.7b1
  • Disposition Summary:

    Add @defaultValue to InformationItem

    Add a defaultValue attribute in InformationItem and define the semantics of assignment to the associated variables. Since it is touching the same paragraph this includes a one-sentence fix for DMN17-173.

  • Updated: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:16 GMT
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