Develop faster with Oracle APEX
Developing web and mobile applications is no longer an option, but a necessity for organizations, whether to deliver services, improve customer satisfaction or meet operational challenges. With rising user expectations and more complex business requirements, developers are looking for platforms that enable them to create robust, flexible and secure applications while minimizing development time. Oracle Application Express (Oracle APEX) is the ideal solution. But what is Oracle APEX, and why are companies choosing it?
What is oracle APEX?
Oracle APEX is a low-code application development platform. This platform enables developers to create web and mobile applications quickly and efficiently, directly from a browser. Developed by Oracle Corporation, APEX integrates seamlessly with Oracle databases, providing a high-performance, scalable solution.
With Oracle APEX, developers can create fully functional applications using predefined components. What’s more, low-code tools such as drag and drop are also available. This minimizes code writing and considerably speeds up the development process. APEX also offers a comprehensive range of functionalities. These include user management, application security, dynamic dashboards and much more. This makes it easy to create complex applications in less time.
Why choose Oracle APEX
Developers and companies choose Oracle APEX because it offers several advantages:
- Speed : Thanks to its intuitive interface and preconfigured components, Oracle APEX enables developers to create applications faster than traditional development approaches. Its approach reduces the need for manual coding, accelerating development cycles.
- Scalability : Applications designed with APEX are capable of growing with needs. This enables organizations to derive maximum benefit from their applications as they grow. APEX users are less constrained by technological limitations.
- Security : Security is a priority for any application, and Oracle APEX offers integrated security mechanisms such as user management, access control, and protection against SQL injections and XSS attacks. What’s more, since APEX works directly with Oracle databases, data is protected by the same robust security measures.
- Flexibility : APEX enables easy, seamless integration with your existing systems by allowing the integration of custom code in PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSS to meet specific application needs. This advantage also makes it possible to leverage the already established skills of IT teams.
- Evolutionary : APEX is designed to work seamlessly with Oracle Database, one of the world’s most powerful and high-performance databases. This means that applications developed with APEX benefit from optimum performance and scalability. What’s more, today, delivering a fluid, consistent user experience across all devices, from desktops to mobile devices, is a necessity. With APEX, it’s easy to create a Progressive Web Application (PWA) and an adaptive design (responsive design).
- Costs : Unlike other platforms, no additional license fees are required when using APEX, saving you money.
How the licenses work
Unlike many development platforms, Oracle APEX is free if you already have an Oracle Database license. And because it’s a browser-based solution, there are no additional licensing fees for development tools or deployment environments.
The infrastructure required to run Oracle APEX is minimal, making it a cost-effective option for companies looking to minimize infrastructure and maintenance costs. What’s more, by automating many aspects of application development, companies can reduce development time and associated costs.
A solution for many contexts
Oracle APEX peut être utilisé pour une variété de cas d’usage allant des applications de gestion interne à des portails clients externes. Parmi les contextes courants, on trouve :
- Internal management applications : Inventory tracking, human resources management, financial management, etc.
- Customer portals : Web interfaces for customers to consult information, make purchases or manage their accounts.
- Reporting and Analysis : Create interactive dashboards, reports and analyses in real time, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Mobile applications : Oracle APEX also supports the development of adaptive mobile applications that can be run on a variety of devices.
Use cases for new application development are numerous, as are those for migration. Indeed, it is becoming increasingly common to migrate applications from Oracle Forms, Access or Excel to APEX. This approach enables an easy transition to modern, high-performance applications that comply with the most stringent security standards. All this, without requiring a complete overhaul of your processes or training your staff in the new languages, by leveraging their existing SQL and PL/SQL skills.
Perhaps the solution for your next application
With its low-code approach, built-in security, and seamless integration with Oracle Database, Oracle APEX represents a powerful solution for developing web and mobile applications quickly and efficiently. Whatever the size of your business, Oracle APEX can be the right solution for you.
In short, the right choice of technologies for your application platform depends on your specific business requirements and development goals. However, Oracle APEX offers a combination of velocity. Its flexibility, security and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive choice for many organizations worldwide.
