What functionality does OutSystems provide for application deployment?

OutSystems offers a highly efficient and streamlined deployment process, which includes automated deployment to cloud hosting. This functionality is key as it allows developers to quickly and easily push updates and new versions of their applications without the need for complex manual procedures. By automating the deployment process, teams can focus on development and innovation rather than getting bogged down in operational tasks, leading to faster release cycles and improved application performance.

In addition, automated deployment minimizes the risk of human error that can occur during manual processes, ensuring that the correct version of the application is deployed consistently across different environments. This capability is integral to maintaining the agile and rapid development cycles that modern businesses require.

Other options provide functionalities that may be limited in effectiveness or do not align as closely with OutSystems’ primary deployment features. For instance, while live coding can facilitate development, it does not serve as a full deployment strategy. Manual distribution of binary files can be cumbersome and error-prone, and debugging during deployment might not address the foundational needs for efficient application distribution. Thus, the choice of automated deployment to cloud hosting stands out as the most relevant and practical functionality provided by OutSystems for application deployment.