The Horizontal Bar Chart is a reusable data visualization component designed to present comparative and aggregated data in a clear and intuitive horizontal layout. It is especially effective when working with long category labels, ranked data, or side-by-side value comparisons, where vertical charts may reduce readability.

The component is built to align with the OutSystems screen lifecycle, rendering only after the screen and data are fully loaded. It safely handles scenarios such as delayed data loading, empty result sets, and screen refreshes without causing runtime errors or load timeouts. The chart automatically clears and redraws itself when new data is provided, ensuring consistent and accurate visual output.

Visually, the chart displays category labels along the vertical axis and quantitative values along the horizontal axis, using proportional bars for easy comparison. The component is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes when placed inside flexible containers. Styling can be easily customized to match application themes, including bar color, spacing, and axis positioning.