OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC): Everything You Need to Know

Before delving into the OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC), let's backtrack to OutSystems 11, as everything crucial about ODC is intricately linked to it. Shall we?

OutSystems 11 is a high-performance low-code platform that boasts:

1. Full Stack Development: Including UI, Logic, Process, and Data.
2. Deep Integrations: With over 4000 different platforms and access to over 5000 components via the Forge.
3. End-to-End Development Cycle Capabilities: It's not just about development; it covers the entire CI/CD process, managed seamlessly through the OutSystems platform.
4. Crafting Exceptional Experiences: Designed to build remarkable experiences by utilizing shared codes across platforms. It enables the creation of a single component that seamlessly functions across various platforms like Android, iPhone, web apps, web services, and Alexa skills.

All of this provides scalability, security, performance, and flexible deployment, completing the platform from end to end.

But then, what's the significant advantage of ODC?

Well, ODC is also a high-performance low-code platform, but with a notable difference: it's cloud-native.

What do we mean by cloud-native?

It means ODC is compatible with Kubernetes, Linux containers, microservices, all within a native cloud services framework from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

You might be wondering, how can the OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) help address your company's IT challenges?

To start, it's important to note that creating a native cloud application platform can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor. We're talking about average investments of around two million dollars, with timelines typically spanning from 12 to 18 months.

However, with ODC, OutSystems significantly simplifies this process. The platform allows you to develop architectures with native cloud scale, security, and availability, without the usual complexity associated with such implementations.

1. Agility in Strategic Application Development:

ODC offers an agile and efficient development approach. Through the low-code methodology and native cloud architectures, development teams can unleash creativity and productivity, creating applications that drive business growth and innovation.

2. High Performance of Development Teams:

The platform promotes high-performance development teams. With a single native cloud platform that integrates visual modeling, artificial intelligence, automation, and other advanced features, the development, implementation, and updating process of applications are unified.

3. Continuous Evolution and Technological Adaptability:

One of the most significant benefits of ODC is its ability to continuously evolve. Designed to keep pace with technological changes, the platform ensures that application portfolios remain relevant and competitive over time.

4. Cost and Effort Elimination with Kubernetes:

Moreover, the platform eliminates the cost and effort associated with understanding and implementing Kubernetes. By automating this process and automatically scaling native cloud application development elements, valuable time and resources are saved for IT teams.

5. Open and Adaptable Platform:

Finally, the OutSystems Developer Cloud offers an open and limitless platform. With extension resources for management, monitoring, DevOps, authentication, and governance, the native cloud platform is designed to adapt to the specific needs of companies without the usual complications.

In summary, the OutSystems Developer Cloud is more than just a simple application development platform. It's a comprehensive and integrated solution that helps companies effectively and efficiently tackle IT challenges, empowering teams to create, deploy, and evolve applications in an agile and sustainable manner.

By Johann Andersen

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