Oracle APEX 19: Power and Simplicity in Low-Code Development

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a robust low-code development framework that lets you quickly create modern, scalable, and secure web applications. APEX 19 represents a significant step forward, offering many new features and improvements. This blog post will dive into what makes APEX 19 unique.

Top Features of Oracle APEX 19

• Faceted Search: This intuitive search component allows users to narrow down search results with dynamic filters. It’s perfect for creating robust data-driven applications where easy data exploration is key.
• REST-Enabled Interactive Grid: This feature seamlessly works with external data sources and services. Fetch data from REST APIs and easily create interactive grids for users to view and modify remote data directly within your APEX application.
• Improved Data Loading: You can upload CSV, XLSX, TXT, XML, or JSON files through drag-and-drop. APEX 19 offers smart file parsing for automatic data type and format detection.
• Enhanced Universal Theme: Enjoy a refreshed User Interface (UI) within the development environment, with more flexibility and customization options. Build even more polished and professional web apps.
• Collaborative Issue Tracking: Use a built-in issue-tracking system to track bugs, manage feature requests, and collaborate with a team. This helps streamline your development process.

Why Use Oracle APEX 19?

1. Rapid Development: Focus on defining application logic, not building complex web interfaces from scratch. APEX’s declarative development approach means less code and quicker results.
2. Database-centric: APEX is built directly on top of the Oracle database. Efficiently utilize your existing database assets and take full advantage of your SQL skills.
3. Enterprise Ready: Security, scalability, and performance are baked into APEX, making it ideal for business-critical applications.
4. Cost-effective: APEX is included with your Oracle Database license (and free to use with Oracle Database Express Edition), reducing the need for additional development tools.
5. Large and Vibrant Community: Benefit from the rich online presence of the APEX community for support and ideas.

Take It to the Next Level

Oracle APEX 19 is more than just features; it’s a powerful low-code platform that simplifies web app creation. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a database professional, APEX 19 empowers you to deliver solutions quickly. Want to see firsthand what it can do? Experiment and build something small to get a taste of its abilities.