What would be the correct approach to create a Detail screen after a List screen in OutSystems?

The correct approach to create a Detail screen after a List screen is to drag and drop the Entity again to create the Detail screen after the List screen. This method allows you to leverage the existing structure of the application while ensuring that the Detail screen is appropriately designed to handle the specifics of a single record from the List screen.

When you drag and drop the Entity into the interface, OutSystems generates the necessary components and data binding for displaying the details of that specific record. This approach simplifies development and ensures consistency in how data is presented across the List and Detail screens.

Creating the Detail screen this way also provides an efficient means to automatically handle data relationships and navigation. As the List screen typically displays multiple records, the Detail screen will offer the functionality to view and interact with the data for one specific record, enhancing the user experience.

In contrast, utilizing the same Entity to generate both screens at once can create overlapping functionalities and confuse the distinct purposes of each screen. Only the List screen can be generated without the Detail screen does not accurately reflect the capabilities of OutSystems, as it allows for the creation of both types of screens. Lastly, while independently coding the Detail screen is possible, it may lead to redundant efforts and increased complexity compared to the streamlined approach of