OutSystems Developer Newsletter - July 2024

Sharing is caring in the OutSystems community and we love that our developers are always sharing their knowledge, expertise, and insights with others! It doesn’t matter what stage you are in your OutSystems journey—every developer has a unique perspective to offer with the wider community.

And, we have many opportunities for you to share! After the success of Developer Days events in Tokyo and New York City, we are excited to announce upcoming events in Bengalaru and Kuala Lumpur. The Call for Papers is now open for both , so take advantage of the opportunity to connect with your fellow developers and demonstrate your OutSystems skills.

In addition to Developer Days, we have a number of User Groups happening online and around the world. Make sure to check out the list of upcoming events and join us! Finally, don’t forget that the forums are a great way to contribute to the community and help other OutSystems developers increase their knowledge and overcome challenges. Our community is strong because of your contributions, so thank you for helping make us all even stronger.

Featured from the Community

Posts and videos from the community with hints, tips, and how-tos to help you get work done.

1. Leveraging Blockchain Technology in OutSystems for Enhanced Security and Transparency | Shreyas Bhondve, Technology Architect at Aaseya Software Services UK, guides us on how to take advantage of blockchain technology and how to integrate it with OutSystems.
2. OutSystems Charts v3 | OutSystems MVP, Dorine Boudry has created a series of articles about OutSystems Charts v3 and this one is about ValuesType. Don’t miss the first one with the article overview.
3. How to manage dead code in OutSystems factories | OutSystems Solution Architect and CoE Lead at CTT - Correios de Portugal, Nuno Fernandes explains how to manage dead code, showing how sometimes we think we have an elephant in the room, but in the end it’s just a little mouse.
4. Front-end Developer Specialist (OutSystems 11) — Sample exam — commented | Mariana Junges, OutSystems Front-end Developer at NTT Data, wrote this article to help developers preparing for the Front End Specialization certification. It goes through the sample exam, explaining each question and the correct solution. This guide is a must-read for anyone studying for the exam.

The Dev Zone

Blog posts, documentation, and videos created by the OutSystems team to give you technical insights into the platform.

• The Power of Intuition in Programming | Intuition is a fascinating topic that our MVP John Salamat recently encountered, and it has profound implications for problem-solving skills. A very interesting article!
• Is low-code for pro developers? Reasons why I embraced it | These were some of the thoughts ten years ago before Vera Tiago decided to give low-code a chance. The story of the journey from a skeptic to a huge advocate for low-code.
• Style guides architecture in OutSystems 11 | Front-end is not just writing CSS and JS. This article from MVP Ricardo Pereira addresses how the style guides used in O11 fit into the Architecture Canvas and the most common implementation scenarios of these same style guides.

Explore more technical content.

News and Announcements

Stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest technical news.

1. DEADLINE EXTENDED! Win a trip to ONE Amsterdam - Share your favorite OS feature! | The new contest where you can showcase your love for OutSystems and win an amazing trip to the ONE Conference in Amsterdam has been extended! Check the forum post to know how to participate.
2. Automatic patching for runtime vulnerabilities in ODC | To reinforce your apps' security, ODC can now automatically patch all runtime vulnerabilities, regardless of their severity. The platform will automatically handle this for you and ensure your running apps remain secure without any downtime.
3. Enhance Your Business Continuity with O11 Cross-Region Disaster Recovery | We are pleased to introduce Cross-Region Disaster Recovery for O11 Cloud, designed to ensure business continuity protection for your critical business operations. This solution ensures your data and applications are replicated across different regions, offering resilience against man-made and natural disasters.
4. Advanced Security Compliance Monitoring with O11 Sentry Dashboard | We are thrilled to bring you the new O11 Sentry Dashboard! This comprehensive tool grants Sentry customers access to a curated set of audit logs and security events, empowering them to accurately evaluate their platform's security and compliance status.

OutSystems Jobs?

• OutSystems developer at Rijk Zwaan; NL, De Lier
• Desarrollador OutSystems at Movilges IT Consulting; ES, Remote
• OutSystems Architect at Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd; SG
• Junior Front End Developer at Dellent; PT, Remote
• OutSystems Tech Lead at Capgemini; BE, Brussels
• Application Developer at Accenture; IN, Chennai

Upcoming Training

OutSystems Developer School (August / September) | Online event | North America, Asia-Pacific, EMEA

• Calling all developers in North America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA! Join us for a free 2-week, remote, and trainer-led program on how to build apps with OutSystems. If you have at least 2 years of experience with code, and want to upskill and develop faster, register now! If not, tell a friend.

MasterClass 1.1 Front End Essentials : The Next Steps (July 27) | Online event | Pune, IN

• A hands-on, practical session covering the basics of using JavaScript and adding it to your OutSystems project.

Using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) with OutSystems (July 27) | In-person event | Visakhapatnam, IN

• Understand what Firebase is and how to use it with OutSystems for notifications (Push, Web, In App), and analytics.?

Steps Towards ODC (July 29) | Online event | Nagpur, IN

• Learn the differences between OutSystems 11 and ODC, and understand how to easily migrate your apps to the new platform. From overview on custom code, to data fabric, workflows, and more.?

OutSystems Front-End Essentials: Your First Step (July 31) | Online event | Bangalore, IN

• See how to design beautiful UI in OutSystems! In this session we show you how to adhere to front-end development best practices and how to incorporate CSS into your OutSystems projects.

Masterclass 1.1 : Getting started with ODC (July 31) | Online Event | Kuala Lu, MY

• This marks the first session of the ODC masterclass where we will introduce you to the realm of ODC. Our primary focus will be on creating a sample app with ODC and shed light on how ODC differs from OutSystems 11.

Developer Meetup - Thailand (August 14) | In-person Event | Bangkok, TH

• Meet fellow developers, network and learn more about OutSystems. If you’re in Bangkok and enjoy low-code, join our next developer meetup!?

AI in O11 & Hands-on with ODC (September 19) | In-person Event | Atlanta, US

• Join us for two events in one! Have you been thinking about incorporating some Gen AI into your OutSystems 11 projects? Would you like some time with an ODC expert to get hands-on with the latest and greatest? Come to the Xebia offices in Atlanta on September 19!

ONE Conference

RAI Amsterdam, October 15-16

Would you like to learn more about the ONE Conference, including our technical agenda and the exciting offerings we have planned? Hear from Pedro Gir?o, the World's Best Boss and VP of Product Management:?Watch Now

We promise it will be worth it!

Get Involved

Join us for the next two Developer Days in Bengaluru and Kuala Lumpur!

Are you ready? We've added more Developer Days events! You've been asking, and we’re excited to announce the new additions.

Mark your calendars for two brand-new locations. This time, Developer Days will be in Asia, hosting two events:

• Bengaluru, India | Aug 31
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Sep 5

As with previous editions, these events are completely FREE. All you need to do is mark the date, secure your ticket (they're limited, and Bengaluru is already sold out), and show up on the day.

The Call for Speaker for Kuala Lumpur is open! Submit your technical session today. Don't be shy—show us your expertise, your passions, or a cool project you've built and want to share with the broader community. The sky's the limit!

We look forward to seeing you there!