Obj-Browse is a powerful method in Pega that allows you to search and retrieve instances from database tables. It is commonly used to retrieve a list of data objects that meet specific criteria. In this article, we will walk through a complete example of using Obj-Browse in a Pega application.

Step 1: Identify the Class and Key Properties

The first step is to identify the class and key properties for the objects you want to retrieve using Obj-Browse. These properties will be used to specify the search criteria.

Step 2: Create a Data Page

Once the class and key properties are identified, you will need to create a data page to hold the results of the Obj-Browse method. Data pages provide a way to efficiently cache and manage data objects for reuse throughout the application.

Step 3: Configure the Obj-Browse Method

In the activity or data transform where you want to implement Obj-Browse, add a step to configure the Obj-Browse method. Specify the class and criteria for the search and define the target property to store the results.

Step 4: Access the Results

After configuring the Obj-Browse method, you can then access the results in your UI or other parts of your application. The data page created in step 2 will hold the results, and you can use this data page to display, filter, or further process the retrieved objects.

Step 5: Test and Debug

Finally, it's important to thoroughly test and debug your implementation of Obj-Browse. Verify that the search criteria and results are as expected, and make any necessary adjustments to the Obj-Browse configuration.

By following these steps, you can effectively use Obj-Browse in your Pega application to retrieve and work with data objects from database tables. This powerful feature enables you to dynamically access and manipulate data, enhancing the capabilities of your Pega application.