Can static entities reference dynamic entities?

Static entities cannot reference dynamic entities. Static entities are defined with a fixed set of records or values at design time and are often used for data that does not change frequently, like categories or predefined lists. In contrast, dynamic entities are designed to allow data to be created, modified, and deleted at runtime, meaning their content can change based on user interactions or other application processes.

The relationship between these two types of entities is fundamental to how they model data. Static entities are often used to support dynamic entities, for example, by providing reference data that helps categorize the dynamic records. However, static entities do not require or expect the flexibility associated with the dynamic nature of dynamic entities. For this reason, a static entity cannot directly reference a dynamic entity since this would undermine the nature of static data, which is predefined and unchanging.

This strict separation ensures clarity in data modeling and helps maintain the integrity of data structure within applications built in OutSystems. Thus, the correct perspective is that static entities can only reference other static entities, reinforcing a clean and effective approach to managing data relationships in these applications.