Hello OutSystems Community,
Building on the theme of making Application Objects (AOs) more visible in the Forge, I have another simple but powerful suggestion.
The Problem:
When we search for assets, the results page shows a list of component "cards." Each card displays useful info like ratings and download counts. However, to see the AO count, a critical piece of information for assessing impact and cost, we must click to open the asset's detail page.
My Idea:
My proposal is to display the AO count directly on the asset card in the search results list.
This could be a small and clean UI element, perhaps next to the download or rating indicators. It would give us immediate, at-a-glance information for every component on the page.
For example, the card could look something like this:
[Asset Name]
Rating: ★★★★★ (25)
Downloads: 2.5k
AOs: 8 <-- New information here
Benefits:
Instant Comparison: Allows developers to immediately compare the AO "weight" of different components without ever leaving the search results page.
Improved User Experience: Reduces clicks and streamlines the workflow for finding the right asset, making the Forge much more efficient to browse.
Works Perfectly with Filters: This visual aid would be a perfect companion to an AO filtering feature. We could filter for a range (e.g., 1-20 AOs) and then instantly see the precise count for each result to make the best choice.
This small UI enhancement would have a huge positive impact on our daily workflow in the Forge.
Thanks for your consideration.