Modernizing App Development: The Impacts of OutSystems Platform Updates for Developers and Decision-Makers
OutSystems is continually advancing its platform to provide developers with the tools needed to innovate and deliver value-driven solutions for businesses. From integrating AI-driven capabilities to optimizing workflow automations, this article highlights some benefits on the lastest updates for tech enthusiasts and strategic decision-makers for equiping and driving technical success.
Why OutSystems Developer Cloud Updates Matters for Businesses Application Innovation
In a previous article (link here) I’ve provided a guide on adopting ODC, that included architecture changes, specific features, and migration benefits.
In another article (link here) I’ve also presented an overview of OutSystems consistent rollouts with ODC technical updates particularly in Q1 of 2024.
For this article, I’ll present the final overview of OutSystems technical updates during 2024, which are providing developers the tools needed to innovate and build cutting-edge applications, giving extra confidence for decision-makers on the expected value to get from the investments and to developers a perspective on the capacity to build future apps, construct AI agents, automate workflows, and integrate seamless, among other benefits.
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Artificial Inteligence Agent Builder: Transforming Data into Intelligence
The updates on AI Agent Builder boosts functionality by allowing to easily integrate a variety of data sources and files. Imagine a customer service AI agent capable of seamlessly combining knowledge from PDFs, troubleshooting guides, and cloud repositories like Azure AI Search and Amazon Kendra. AI Agent Builder enhancement makes it now a reality.
- For Developers: Support for multiple file formats and sources ensures that agents can deliver precise, context-rich responses. It simplifies integration while enabling deeper customization, helping to build smarter applications faster.
- For Decision-Makers: An improved user experience leads to tangible outcomes, for faster incorporation and users satisfaction.
Artificial Inteligence Mentor System: For a Better Code Quality
The AI Mentor System (AIMS) introduces a real-time assistant for developers, analyzing code for performance, maintainability, and security issues.
- For Developers: Identify unused code and bad patterns with actionable insights, ensuring every application is built to scale and perform efficiently.
- For Decision-Makers: High-quality code reduces the risk of costly application failures and simplifies future maintenance.
REST APIs for Extensibility: Customized Control Features for Every Business Needs
ODC’s new REST APIs open doors for extended functionality in this Platform, enabling teams to create scripts for external integrations and automations that go beyond the platform’s default features.
- For Developers: A greater flexibility in ODC to integrate custom code, with enhanced governance and the automation of repetitive tasks.
- For Decision-Makers: This adaptability ensures the platform can scale the organization’s evolving needs and reduce integration costs.
SAP OData and BAPI Connectors: Extended Enterprise Integrations
Among several other integrations, now write operations are supported for the SAP OData connector, there is also a new SAP BAPI connector. SAP systems integrations has becomes much smoother.
- For Developers: Building robust applications that comply with SAP rules is easier, ensuring accurate data flow and reducing development time.
- For Decision-Makers: Seamless SAP integration accelerates digital transformation while leveraging existing SAP investments.
Entity Actions Wrappers Accelerator: Simplifying CRUD Operations for Developers
OutSystems introduces the Entity Actions Wrappers Accelerator that automates the creation of CRUD wrappers. The Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations are essential to structure database operations, until now were manually implemented and that was time-consuming. Using this new accelerator developers encapsulate faster entity actions into Server Actions that aim to ensure a better maintainability, security, and testing.
- For Developers: By automating the repetitive tasks of wrapper creation, the accelerator reduces development time, allowing to focus on custom logic implementation, validations, and business rules (also available for O11 OutSystems Service Studio).
- For Decision-Makers: The efficiency of automated CRUD wrappers creation will translate into faster delivery of high-quality applications, and also promoting a robust data management.
Analytics-Driven Troubleshooting: Developer’s Secret Tool
User experience data, is now at the center of ODC Portal, Traces provide new insights and details into active users, response times, and error rates.
- For Developers: Quickly diagnose and address performance bottlenecks in complex, multi-region applications.
- For Decision-Makers: Improved application performance translates to satisfied end-users and higher ROI on digital investments.
Enterprise-Grade Platform Enhancements: Speed, Security, and Scalability
From parallel deployment for faster rollouts to O11 Sentry for enhanced security monitoring, OutSystems is equipping the platform to handle enterprise-scale businesses challenges with ease.
- For Developers: Concurrent deployments and security tools save time and ensure robust application protection.
- For Decision-Makers: These features streamline processes, reduce downtime, and improve overall system reliability, vital for enterprise operations.
Building Digital Success with Low Code Platform
In summary, the updates throughout 2024 continue to bridge technology capabilities and organizations’ enablement to scale, modernize.
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