Beginning Oracle Application Express 4

by Gault, Doug

• ISBN13: 9781430231479
• ISBN10: 1430231475
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-15
• Publisher: Apress

Summary

Beginning Oracle Application Express 4 introduces one of the most talked about development platforms to come out of Oracle Corporation in years. Oracle Application Express, called APEX for short, enables rapid and easy development of web-based applications that make full use of Oracle Database. And with the 4.0 release, that platform has just taken a huge leap forward in terms of functionality and usability for both the developer and the end user. Power users and programmers alike can quickly put together robust and scalable applications for use by one person, by a department, by an entire company. Whether you're new to Oracle or an old hand who's yet to test the waters of APEX, Beginning Oracle Application Express 4.0 will introduce you to the processes and best practices you'll need to become proficient with APEX. The book introduces the programming environment, the utilities and tools available, and then continues by actually walking through the process of building a working system from the ground up. While the book assumes a foundational knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL, all code used is documented and explained so that those new to the languages will not be lost. Covers the brand-new, 4.0 release of APEX Provides fully documented and explained example code Guides you through creating a working and fully deployable application