What are "Web Services" in the context of OutSystems applications?

In the context of OutSystems applications, web services serve as essential interfaces that facilitate the exchange of data between the OutSystems application and other applications over the internet. This functionality is crucial for enabling interoperability between different systems, allowing them to communicate and share data seamlessly.

Web services can utilize various protocols, such as REST or SOAP, to send and receive information, making it possible for applications developed in OutSystems to interact with third-party services and external APIs. This interaction is fundamental for many modern applications that rely on integrating with external data sources, enhancing the capabilities of the OutSystems platform.

The other choices highlight aspects that do not accurately represent what web services are in this context. Restricted access points relate more to security measures than to data exchange. Front-end frameworks pertain to the user interface design aspect rather than data interchange, while protocols for network security focus on protecting data in transit rather than facilitating its exchange.