Chapter 14. REST Data Services and REST Development
Oracle REST Data Services is based on Java EE and was developed as a substitute for other normally used web services options. Since REST Data Services is built on the Java EE, it provides many features by default, among which RESTful web services is the feature we will be concentrating on for this chapter. Oracle REST Data Services can also support deployments using Oracle WebLogic Server, GlassFish Server, Apache Tomcat, and a run in a standalone mode.
The Oracle Application Express installed in our database satisfies some of the requirements for implementing REST Data Services. Oracle REST Data Services simplifies the deployment process because there is no Oracle home required and connectivity is provided using an embedded JDBC driver.