Oracle APEX Service in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Pierre Yotti
3 min readSep 3, 2022
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Today’s businesses are rapidly adopting cloud-based solutions. Enterprises of all sizes now prefer these cloud-based services over on-premise software, thanks to the numerous advantages they provide. Cloud computing reduces upfront capital expenditures while enabling businesses to scale their resources up or down quickly as their needs change. It also gives organizations access to software without the hefty upfront cost and hassle of installing it onsite. Oracle Cloud is a complete suite of enterprise cloud services that has many leading companies switching from on-premise software to cloud applications. Oracle APEX Service in Oracle Cloud gives developers and businesses an easy way to build, deploy, and host web apps in the Oracle Cloud using the same familiar development tool they use for on-premise applications — Oracle Application Express (APEX). In this blog post, we’ll explore how APEX can help you build modern apps faster and cheaper than ever before.

What is Oracle APEX?

APEX, which stands for Application Express, is a powerful tool for building web applications. It provides a full set of services, such as data management and user interface components, that allow you to build robust and scalable web applications without writing any code. You can drag and drop components and use other simple tools to create web applications without the need to write code or understand how those components work. Using APEX, developers can quickly develop and deploy compelling apps that solve real problems and provide immediate value. You won’t need to be an expert in a vast array of technologies to deliver sophisticated solutions. Focus on solving the problem and let APEX take care of the rest.

What is Oracle APEX Service?

APEX Service or APEX Application Development is a fully managed, low-code application development platform for building and deploying modern, data-driven applications in Oracle Cloud. Business users and application developers can create enterprise applications 38X faster than coding — without having to learn complex web technologies.

Why Use Oracle APEX Service in Oracle Cloud?

APEX is one of the best tools for building web applications, but it’s limited to on-premise deployments. As a result, APEX is primarily built to cater to the needs of software development and IT teams. Unfortunately, many businesses aren’t equipped to handle the complexities of installing and managing their own software. If you’re in this situation, you can’t take advantage of all the benefits that APEX has to offer. Using APEX in the cloud eliminates many of the challenges of on-premise deployments. You don’t need to worry about installing, managing, and securing your own software. Instead, you can focus on building your application without having to worry about the underlying environment. With APEX Service in Oracle Cloud, you can host your web apps on Oracle cloud infrastructure. This gives you the scalability and reliability that many on-premise environments can’t match.

The Benefits of Using Oracle APEX in the Cloud

APEX might be the most powerful tool for building web applications, but using it on-premise can pose many challenges for businesses of all sizes. When your company is ready to make the switch to APEX in the cloud, you can expect to benefit in many ways. Faster Development — The process of building an application can be challenging, especially if you have to maintain or enhance an existing system. Using APEX can speed up your development process, especially if you have multiple applications in the works. Easier Deployment — Hosting your application in the cloud lets you focus on developing your app while taking care of deployment and scalability. Fewer Resources — If you’re building apps in-house, you have to invest in hardware and software to run them.

Conclusion

APEX is a powerful tool for building web applications. It’s built on the PL/SQL programming language and is primarily used for on-premise deployments. When your company is ready to make the switch to APEX in the cloud, you can take advantage of many benefits that APEX has to offer. Using APEX in the cloud will speed up your development process and make it easier to deploy applications, use fewer resources, and make the most of the scalability and reliability that many on-premise environments can’t match.

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Pierre Yotti

I have been developing database applications for over 7 years. I have extensive knowledge of Oracle Database, SQL, ORDS, APEX, JavaScript, Oracle Cloud and CSS