How does OutSystems handle database interactions within mobile applications?

OutSystems primarily manages database interactions within mobile applications through the use of Aggregates and Client Actions. Aggregates facilitate the retrieval of data from the database in a visually designed manner, allowing developers to create queries without the need for writing SQL. This includes functions like filtering, sorting, and joining data, which streamline the process of building data queries.

Client Actions complement Aggregates by allowing developers to define the logic for data manipulation (such as create, update, delete operations) within the application. This abstraction helps maintain a layer of separation between the database and the application logic, making it easier to handle complex interactions and ensuring better performance and security.

The combination of these tools not only simplifies database interaction but also promotes best practices in software development, such as maintainability and scalability. Overall, this approach aligns well with OutSystems’s low-code philosophy, making it accessible for developers to work with data effectively without being bogged down by the intricacies of writing raw SQL queries or managing stored procedures directly.