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Handling Null Values in OutSystems REST APIs: Practical Solutions and Best Practices
In this article, OutSystems developers will learn valuable strategies for managing null values in REST APIs. It offers practical solutions using the JSON Null Utils forge component to differentiate fields with values from those without. It also covers techniques for receiving and sending data, setting default values, and using auxiliary boolean fields to handle nulls. With detailed examples and configurations, you will learn to seamlessly integrate OutSystems applications with external systems.
Streamline your data: How to Integrate Google Sheets with OutSystems Applications
This article provides a step-by-step guide on integrating Google Sheets with OutSystems applications for streamlined data management. Learn how to set up your environment, retrieve data from Google Sheets, and display it on your app screens. The guide covers setting up the Google Sheets Rest API, obtaining tokens via the Google API Token helper, and configuring the Google API Service Account.
A Closer Look at REST APIs on the OutSystems platform
In this article, we’ll explore what REST API Web Services are and why they are important. We will also explore why they are widely used on the OutSystems Platform, what precautions to take while using them, and some suggestions.