What is the use of 'screen actions' in OutSystems mobile apps?

In OutSystems mobile applications, screen actions play a critical role in defining logic for user interactions. When a user interacts with a screen—by pressing a button, selecting a list item, or triggering an event—screen actions are the mechanisms that execute what happens next. They allow developers to specify the behavior of the app in response to these interactions, such as navigating to a different screen, displaying alerts, or manipulating data on the screen.

The ability to orchestrate these actions directly linked to user inputs enables a dynamic and engaging user experience. Essentially, screen actions serve as the bridge between user interactions and the underlying functionality of the application, allowing for a customizable flow of control based on user behavior.

Other choices, such as enhancing application security, managing application settings, or automating data imports, do not directly pertain to the specific role of screen actions. Security is managed through different mechanisms within the framework, settings are typically handled through configuration settings, and data automation relies on other types of processes or background actions. Thus, defining logic for user interactions is the primary purpose of screen actions in OutSystems mobile apps.