OutSystems Mobile Developer Specialist study guide
OutSystems Mobile Developer Specialist · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Mobile Developer Specialist is one of the Specialization exams in the OutSystems certification program, which the vendor describes as built to foster an ecosystem of skilled professionals who deliver high-end quality solutions by certifying individuals on knowledge and real-world project experience. Unlike the longer Certification exams, Specializations are shorter exams focused on a specific topic or area, and a Specialization can serve as the final outcome for a role or experience level, or as a path to a new certification. The OutSystems Mobile Developer Specialist study guide has 6 sections and about 1,649 words.
01Mobile App Architecture and Lifecycle
OutSystems mobile apps are Reactive Web Apps with a mobile UI target; the native shell is produced by the Mobile App Build Service (MABS). The exam tests whether you can split work correctly between client and server and use screen lifecycle events without breaking offline behavior.
316 words, about 2 min02Offline Data Synchronization and Local Storage
The exam tests your ability to choose between Local Entities, Sync Entities, and client variables, and to design sync that survives poor connectivity. Local Entities live only on the device; they are ideal for drafts, cached lookups, and device-only data.
294 words, about 1 min03Mobile UI/UX and Screen Patterns
This domain tests mobile-first UI decisions in OutSystems: touch targets, navigation, list behavior, feedback, and reusable Blocks. Design for touch: tap targets should be comfortably sized; avoid hover-only interactions.
277 words, about 1 min04Device Capabilities and Plugins
The exam tests how to use Cordova plugins safely in OutSystems mobile apps and how to handle permissions and native-only behavior. Add plugins through Manage Dependencies; configure native settings in Extensibility Configurations.
254 words, about 1 min05Mobile Security and Authentication
This domain tests authentication flows, token handling, transport security, and protecting local data in OutSystems mobile apps. Use OutSystems authentication actions and a User Provider; do not build password storage yourself.
250 words, about 1 min06Performance, Deployment, and Distribution
The exam tests mobile performance choices and the path from Service Studio to a signed app package. Paginate Aggregates, limit sync payloads, and compress images before upload.
258 words, about 1 min