Which data types can be used in Site Properties?

In OutSystems, Site Properties are designed to store application-wide settings and configuration values that can be accessed from anywhere within the application. The key advantage of using Site Properties is their flexibility in managing various types of settings that may need to change across different environments (development, testing, production).

Choosing any data type as a Site Property is correct because OutSystems supports the use of simple data types such as integers, floats, booleans, and strings, as well as complex types like records and entities. This allows developers to customize their applications by storing a wide range of values that might be necessary for different functionalities. For instance, a developer might use a boolean to flag certain features as enabled or disabled, while an integer could store a value representing the maximum number of allowed user logins.

The capability of using an entire spectrum of data types makes Site Properties a powerful feature for handling application configurations and behavior dynamically. This flexibility enhances the configurability and maintenance of applications as they evolve over time, ensuring that necessary changes can be made efficiently without extensive code adjustments.