Developing Applications with Oracle Application Express (APEX) Training Course

Introduction

• Overview of Oracle APEX features and architecture for government use
• Understanding database applications in the public sector

Getting Started

• Installing Oracle APEX for government systems
• Accessing the development environment for government projects
• Exploring the user interface and tools designed for government workflows

Creating an Application

• Setting up the workspace to align with public sector requirements
• Using the Create Application wizard to develop applications for government use
• Adding and removing application features to meet specific government needs
• Creating a database app from a file in a government context
• Using an application blueprint tailored for government projects
• Copying an existing database application for government purposes
• Creating an application optimized for mobile devices for government use
• Configuring application attributes to ensure compliance with public sector standards
• Managing application groups to enhance collaboration and accountability in government workflows
• Using application and workspace utilities designed for government efficiency

Managing Pages

• Adding pages to an application to support government tasks
• Creating dialog pages for enhanced user interaction in government applications
• Branching with dialog pages to streamline decision-making processes for government users
• Copying database application pages to facilitate rapid development for government projects
• Deleting database application pages to maintain a clean and efficient environment for government use
• Locking and unlocking pages to ensure data integrity and security in government applications

Using Page Designer

• Navigating the Page Designer user interface designed for government users
• Managing page attributes to optimize performance and usability for government tasks
• Running a page from Page Designer to test and validate government applications
• Using the runtime developer toolbar to enhance development processes for government projects
• Copying and deleting an application page to maintain flexibility in government workflows

Building Reports and Forms

• Creating a report using the wizard to meet government reporting requirements
• Managing cards in a page to organize information effectively for government users
• Creating and editing faceted search pages to enhance data retrieval for government applications
• Customizing interactive grids and reports to support government decision-making
• Managing classic reports to ensure compatibility with existing government systems
• Viewing and printing reports to facilitate transparency and accountability in government operations
• Understanding form types to design user-friendly interfaces for government users
• Creating a form using the wizard to streamline data collection for government processes
• Creating master detail forms to manage complex data relationships for government applications
• Validating user inputs to ensure accuracy and security in government data entry
• Working with BLOBs to handle large data objects efficiently for government use

Customizing Application Controls and Navigation

• Managing page-level items to enhance usability for government users
• Adding dynamic actions, buttons, and trees to improve user interaction in government applications
• Creating navigation menus, breadcrumbs, and tabs to facilitate easy access to information for government tasks
• Using computations, validations, and processes to automate workflows for government efficiency
• Working with shared components to ensure consistency across government applications
• Extending application functions (e-mail, plug-ins, globalization, etc.) to support diverse government needs

Managing Application Security and Performance

• Security best practices for government applications
• Controlling access to applications, pages, and components to ensure data protection in government systems
• Configuring user identity (authentication and authorization) to maintain secure access for government users
• Identifying performance issues to optimize the efficiency of government applications
• Logging and reporting to track usage and identify potential issues in government systems
• Creating custom reports to provide detailed insights into government application performance
• Testing and debugging applications to ensure reliability and security for government use

Deploying Applications

• Understanding the deployment process for government projects
• Creating, managing, and upgrading custom applications to meet evolving government requirements
• Building the applications and components necessary for government operations
• Publishing the database application URL to facilitate access for government users
• Exporting applications and components to support data management in government workflows
• Importing and installing exported files to deploy government applications efficiently
• Deploying an application remotely to enhance flexibility and accessibility for government operations

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps