ODC is gaining significant traction in the OutSystems world, thanks to its attractive features and advanced capabilities. As a unique platform, it introduces a distinct set of concepts and strategies to unlock its full potential. Built as a cloud-native platform, it leverages a flexible and scalable infrastructure. The centralized management within a single portal makes platform administration seamless and efficient. Application development follows a simpler approach, enhancing independence and scalability while still supporting communication between applications. In this session, we will cover these and other foundational ODC concepts, setting the stage for exploring more advanced topics in future sessions.