Chapter 7. Building a Sample Application with Oracle Application Express
It is better for a leader to make a mistake in forgiving than to make a mistake in punishing. - Prophet Muhammad
This chapter provides a brief introduction to Oracle Application Express (APEX) and its components. We will also learn how to create a workspace followed by a sample application. Step-by-step instructions will show how to load/unload data to/from the database using APEX. At the end of the chapter you should be able to develop small applications using APEX and get familiar with all the APEX components. The topics that will be covered in this chapter are as follows:
What is Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
Getting started with Oracle Application Express
Application Express components
Prerequisites of a sample application
Creating a sample application
Adding a page to an existing application
Creating application users
Loading and unloading data to a text file
Application Express Dashboard
