Are you a report-conductor?

You do not need to be an HTML guru to be able to beautify your reports. You do not be an HTML master adjusting templates or even creating new ones.
We will start conducting our reports using tiny HTML snippets, add them to our reports and give that extra bit of user experience that will make your application stand out above others!
Template directives allow you to give that little extra pizzazz needed to grab the attention of your user. This session explains the use of template directives, when to use them and why.

APEX 23.2 New features that might have slipped your attention

APEX 23.2 is stacked with major improvements like the Application Working Copies, Workflow and Template Components. However there are lots of smaller additions, enhancements and changes in this release. The session will cover a number of these smaller, new and lesser known features, like a new Combo-Box, a QR generator, the List Subentries and APEX_INSTANCE_ADMIN. Prepare yourself for getting inspired with lots of new ideas and possibilities.

Understanding auto-rest (ORDS on steroids)

The Oracle Restful Data Services allow to "rest-enable" database objects like Tables, Views, Procedures and Functions.
This includes data-retrieval and data-manipulation. Using a few simple directives in the URL you can search for specific records, order the result set or even limit the amount of records retrieved. On top of that the ORDS will automatically show you the resulting JSON
The session focuses on the creation and use of autorest enabled services on objects. The creation section (1st half) focuses on the right format of your JSON result. The seconds half covers consuming these services; how to do CRUD operations, how to search the for data, how to paginate etc.

In my daily work a come across a lot of "bad code" people just do not know the features of the frameworks enough to maximise the benefits the offered features can have.
The session gives some examples on how to benefit to the max the use of out-of-the-box features provided by ORDS, how to implement them and subsequently use them from APEX.

Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Oracle APEX 25.1

Oracle APEX 25.1 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at empowering developers and enriching the application-building experience. While the spotlight often falls on marquee features, this session unveils the lesser-known innovations that redefine efficiency and creativity in APEX development. From subtle yet powerful updates in the development environment to improvements in performance tuning and RESTful integration, we’ll explore features that streamline workflows and enhance application scalability.

This session is perfect for APEX developers eager to deepen their expertise, discover nuanced capabilities, and prepare for the future of low-code development with Oracle APEX. Whether you’re optimising for rapid prototyping or enterprise-grade deployment, this talk highlights the features that will make your journey smoother in APEX 25.1.

Project APEX - using SQL-CL Project to deploy database and apex applications

In the fast-paced realm of application development, staying agile and efficient is essential, especially when managing complex Oracle Database projects. Enter the SQLCL Project command - an invaluable asset in the toolkit of Oracle APEX developers. This command redefines database deployment by packaging SQL and PL/SQL scripts into a structured, version-controlled format that supports collaborative workflows and continuous integration. With the SQLCL Project command, teams can standardise and automate key stages of Oracle APEX deployments, ensuring consistent and error-free rollouts across environments.

This presentation will guide you through the core benefits of the SQLCL Project command, showing how it enables seamless synchronisation between code and database schema, simplifies project dependencies, and enhances traceability for rapid development cycles. By the end, you'll see why this command is more than just a deployment tool—it's a bridge to efficient, scalable, and sustainable database management in Oracle APEX environments.

About the menu (a la carte or from the menu?)

APEX by default uses the "Navigation Menu", the "Navigation Bar" and "Breadcrumbs". However these options are not necessarily the most convenient when having to put the application in different environments. Since all mentioned menus are lists we have options to our disposal to change the menu behaviour significantly, without loosing any built-in functionality.
The session proposes ways in which you can have more in control on what happens in your menu and when.
Special attention will go to authorisation of menu-items using SQL, PL/SQL and the APEX built-in authorisation mechanism.

APEX 23.2 Working with Application Working Copies

Subtitle: Conduct your reports using template directives
Abstract: You do not need to be an HTML guru to be able to beautify your reports. You do not be an HTML master adjusting templates or even creating new ones.
We will start conducting our reports using tiny HTML snippets, add them to our reports and give that extra bit of user experience that will make your application stand out above others!
Template directives allow you to give that little extra pizzazz needed to grab the attention of your user. This session explains the use of template directives, when to use them and why.