top of page
AF BLOG
Accelerated thoughts
5 Considerations on How AI Rewrites the Rules of User Interaction in Complex Systems
Over the past months, I have had the opportunity to design AI features for a complex enterprise application built on the OutSystems Platform . What began as a technical exploration quickly became something far more profound: a realization that AI doesn’t just add new capabilities to a product, it transforms the way humans and digital systems interact.
As AI begins to permeate workflows, interfaces, and decision-making, we are not simply adjusting our design toolkit. We are
davidearcoraci
Dec 12, 2025
All articles
5 Considerations on How AI Rewrites the Rules of User Interaction in Complex Systems
Over the past months, I have had the opportunity to design AI features for a complex enterprise application built on the OutSystems Platform . What began as a technical exploration quickly became something far more profound: a realization that AI doesn’t just add new capabilities to a product, it transforms the way humans and digital systems interact.
As AI begins to permeate workflows, interfaces, and decision-making, we are not simply adjusting our design toolkit. We are
davidearcoraci
Dec 12, 2025
Teaching your OutSystems 11 app to understand bank statements, so you don't have to!
This is the story of how an O11 app teamed up with the Agent Workbench in ODC, proving that you do not need a rewrite to unlock real AI value. Written by: Natasha De Guzman, Tech Consultant The Case Of The Mysterious Payment Upload It always starts the same way. A notification pops up: "New Proof of Payment Submitted." You roll your chair forward like you're starring in CSI: Accounts Receivable Unit. You click to open the file. And suddenly you're analyzing: Pixelation Refle
Toni Hatherell
Nov 14, 2025
Shipping a DevOps Wizard with ODC Workbench (our EAP story)
How I used OutSystems’ new Workbench to build a tiny one-page app that talks to an AI agent and deploys apps across our pipeline while keeping things governable, observable, and actually fun.
João Sousa
Sep 16, 2025
Bringing Clarity to Undocumented OutSystems Code with AI
Use AI tools like Amazon Q Developer to generate documentation for undocumented OutSystems apps. Start by extracting the source code, then prompt AI for app overviews, technical docs, user stories, and maintenance notes. Regular AI-powered updates keep docs fresh. Tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini also work. This turns mystery code into clear, maintainable systems and builds a culture of documentation.
Natasha De Guzman
Aug 19, 2025
An Engagement Manager’s Guide to AI-Driven Projects & Team Enablement
I don’t usually consider myself a “writer” – but I became inspired to write a follow-up to my earlier article, [ When AI Becomes Both a...
Patty Greer
Jul 30, 2025
🚀 Building Bridges: Empowering OutSystems with n8n
Discover how n8n, the open-source automation powerhouse, can elevate OutSystems apps by seamlessly connecting APIs, orchestrating AI, and managing complex workflows. From enriching a bookshelf app with AI-generated summaries to embedding a document-aware RAG chatbot, I explore how these platforms combine to build smarter, scalable solutions — all without burdening the core app with extra complexity or code.
Alex Fernandes
Jul 29, 2025
Ready to get started?
Let us help transform your business on the industry leading modern application platform
bottom of page