The purpose of Client Variables is to:

The purpose of Client Variables in OutSystems is to cache frequently accessed information for performance. They are designed to temporarily hold data on the client side, allowing for faster access to information that does not change often and reducing the need to make repetitive server calls. This is particularly beneficial in enhancing the user experience by minimizing latency and improving response times.

When data is stored in Client Variables, it can be retrieved quickly when needed, which is especially useful for data that is referenced across various parts of the application, ensuring that users experience a seamless interaction without unnecessary delays. This method effectively optimizes the performance of the web application and improves the efficiency of data handling on the client side.

Utilizing Client Variables can significantly reduce the load on the server, as it minimizes the number of requests sent from the client to the server for data that could be easily maintained in the client’s session. Thus, this caching mechanism plays a critical role in both performance enhancement and resource management within OutSystems applications.