What is OutSystems programming language?

 

OutSystems is a low-code development platform that allows developers to build web and mobile applications rapidly. While OutSystems itself is not a programming language, it uses a combination of different technologies to facilitate application development. The primary programming languages used in the OutSystems platform are as follows:

1. OutSystems Model Language (OML): OutSystems Model Language (OML) is a visual, high-level modeling language specific to the OutSystems platform. It is used for designing the application's data model, user interface, business logic, and process flows. OML is a visual representation of the application's architecture, allowing developers to drag and drop components and connect them to build the application's functionality.
2. Reactive Web Apps: For web applications, OutSystems uses a technology called "Reactive Web Apps." The front end of these applications is built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. OutSystems handles the complexities of these technologies in the background, allowing developers to focus on the application's logic and design.
3. Mobile Apps: For mobile application development, OutSystems generates native code for Android and iOS platforms. Developers design the application's interface using the visual tools in OutSystems, and the platform takes care of generating the necessary native code to run on mobile devices.
4. Server Actions and Logic: OutSystems provides Server Actions, which are server-side logic written in a language similar to C#. This language is used for implementing business rules, database interactions, and other server-side functionalities.
5. Integration with External Systems: OutSystems allows integration with various external systems and services using web services, REST APIs, and other communication protocols. This enables OutSystems applications to interact with other enterprise systems and data sources seamlessly.

One of the main advantages of OutSystems is that it abstracts away much of the complex coding and focuses on visual development and rapid application delivery. This low-code approach allows developers to build robust and scalable applications with significantly less manual coding, reducing development time and costs.

Low-code development with Sacdea OutSystems

It's important to note that while OutSystems provides a user-friendly and visual development experience, developers should have a solid understanding of software development principles, data modeling, and business logic to build sophisticated and high-quality applications effectively.