Oracle APEX (Application Express) is a low-code development platform for building scalable, secure enterprise applications. It allows developers to quickly create web-based applications using a browser-based interface, reducing the need for extensive hand-coding.
When building applications in Oracle APEX, form usability matters just as much as functionality. One common requirement is allowing users to type a plain 10-digit number into a field and having it automatically format into the standard US phone number…
Building an application in one language is straightforward, but the real world is multilingual. Whether you are building a SaaS product for global customers or an internal tool for a multinational corporation, your application needs to speak the user's language.…
Interactive Grids (IG) in Oracle APEX are powerful tools for displaying and editing data. However, users often need to extract this data for analysis in Excel or PDF formats. While APEX has a built-in menu for this, it is often…
The GET_QRCODE_PNG function is a powerful tool within the APEX_BARCODE package for generating Quick Response (QR) codes. This function transforms a text string or URL into a 2D matrix barcode that is easily scannable by mobile devices. It provides extensive…
The GET_CODE128_PNG function is a specialized utility within the APEX_BARCODE package designed for generating visual barcodes. This function specifically creates a Code 128 barcode based on the input value provided by the developer. It processes the configuration options to produce…
Oracle APEX utilizes a unique, metadata-driven architecture that distinguishes it from traditional file-based web development frameworks. This framework resides entirely within the Oracle Database, meaning the engine and the application data coexist in the same environment. By leveraging this design,…
JavaScript is the backbone of interactive web applications, and Oracle APEX provides a rich library of JavaScript functions that make your development work significantly easier. I've spent years working with these functions, and I can tell you that mastering them…
When you're building applications in Oracle APEX, understanding the available CSS classes can dramatically speed up your development and ensure your applications look polished and professional. I've spent countless hours exploring APEX's styling capabilities, and I'm excited to share this…
If you've ever wished you could build professional web applications without wrestling with complex code, Oracle APEX might be exactly what you're looking for. I've seen countless developers and business analysts transform their ideas into fully functional applications using this…
Managing page items is something you'll do constantly when building Oracle APEX applications. Whether you're reading user input, updating fields dynamically, or controlling form behavior, you need a reliable way to interact with page items. That's exactly what the apex.item…
Ajax lets you refresh part of the page without a full reload, which makes your app feel faster. In Oracle APEX, the simplest, most reliable way to do this is with apex.server.process. In this tutorial, you will set up an…
Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code platform that lets you build scalable web applications directly inside your Oracle Database. In this guide, you will learn how to install Oracle APEX 24.2 on a Container Database (CDB) in Windows, configure…
Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code development platform that enables rapid application building on top of Oracle Database. For experienced professionals, interviews typically go beyond the basics and focus on architecture, performance tuning, security, integration with external systems, and…
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a master detail form in Oracle APEX based on the SCOTT schema's EMP and DEPT tables. If you don't have the SCOTT schema installed, or do you need only the EMP…
Application development has traditionally required extensive coding knowledge and considerable development time. However, Oracle Application Express (APEX) has emerged as a powerful alternative that enables developers to build robust web applications with minimal coding requirements. This comprehensive guide explores Oracle…
Email-based One-Time Passwords (OTP) add an essential layer of security to your Oracle APEX applications. This tutorial will guide you through implementing a robust OTP verification system that triggers after a user logs in with their database credentials. We'll cover…
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This Oracle Apex tutorial shows you how to get selected row column values from the interactive grid in Oracle APEX. To demonstrate this example in Oracle APEX, I will create a blank page and then add the following regions: The…