Does OutSystems automatically manage the underlying database tables for developers?

OutSystems does indeed automatically manage the underlying database tables for developers. This is a core feature of the OutSystems platform, which allows developers to focus on building applications instead of dealing with complex database management. When developers define entities and their relationships in the OutSystems development environment, the platform generates the necessary database schema and performs migrations seamlessly. This includes handling database operations like creating, updating, and deleting records, which helps ensure data integrity and reduces the chances of errors.

Furthermore, OutSystems abstracts the complexities of traditional database management systems, allowing developers to interact with the data using high-level visual tools and logic instead of SQL queries. This layer of abstraction simplifies the development process and enables rapid application development, which is a key advantage of using the OutSystems platform.

This automatic management is part of what makes OutSystems suitable for both novice and experienced developers, providing support regardless of their database expertise or experience level.