Do events in OutSystems communicate exclusively with the parent element?

In OutSystems, events do not exclusively communicate with the parent element. Instead, they can propagate to both child and parent elements, allowing a more flexible and dynamic interaction model. This capability enables components within OutSystems to communicate with each other regardless of their hierarchical position.

For instance, if an event is raised in a child component, it can be caught and handled by either the parent component or even by sibling components, assuming that proper event management is in place. This feature is essential for creating interconnected and responsive applications, as it allows for greater reuse of components and cleaner architectures, thereby promoting a modular design approach.

The ability for events to communicate beyond just the parent-child relationship allows developers to build more complex interactions and enhances the overall user experience in the application, leading to more efficient handling of UI updates and user interactions. This flexibility is a crucial aspect of OutSystems' event-driven architecture.