What is an "Entity" in OutSystems?

In OutSystems, an "Entity" is best understood as a data structure that represents a specific type of object in the application. Entities are fundamental components in the OutSystems platform used to model and store data within the application. They define the attributes of the object being represented and manage how that data is persisted in the database.

For example, if you are designing an application to manage customers, you would create a "Customer" entity that encapsulates various attributes such as Name, Email, and Phone Number. This structured approach to data modeling helps ensure data integrity and facilitates the relationship between different entities, leading to efficient data manipulation and retrieval.

In OutSystems, entities are closely tied to the platform’s built-in database functions, enabling developers to create, read, update, and delete operations through a visual and intuitive interface. Understanding this concept is crucial for anyone working with data-driven applications, as it underpins the entire data management strategy within the OutSystems environment.