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Oracle Application Express 4 (APEX)

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Overview

This Oracle Application Express 4 (APEX) course introduces the delegate to Oracle's Application Express version 4 software. It is designed to give delegates practical experience in using Application Express version 4, also known as Apex, for building web-based applications for an Oracle database and websheets for managing structured and unstructured data.

Apex version 4 includes all the features of Apex version 3. This course covers all the features of Apex version 3 and the new features introduced in version 4. The course is suitable for both Oracle Application Express version 4 and Oracle Application Express version 3 users. The course will be delivered using Apex version 4.2 software.

Users of APEX 5 should attend the Oracle Application Express 5 (APEX) course.

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of SQL and a basic knowledge of PL/SQL is required. Some knowledge of HTML would be beneficial but is not essential.

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to use the Oracle Application Express development environment for functional application development for the Web. They will gain practical experience in building and deploying applications for the Web, in using Application Express to manage database objects and in administering the Oracle Application Express environment.

Outline

Course Contents - DAY 1

Course Introduction

  • Administration and Course Materials
  • Course Structure and Agenda
  • Delegate and Trainer Introductions

Session 1: INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE APPLICATION EXPRESS

  • APEX Concepts
  • APEX Main Components
  • Workspaces, Database Applications and Websheet Applications
  • Creating a Workspace
  • The Workspace Administrator
  • Upgrading APEX
  • Logging into APEX
  • Running an Application

Session 2: SQL WORKSHOP

  • Use APEX to Browse, Create and Modify Objects
  • Process Ad Hoc SQL Statements
  • Manage Scripts in APEX
  • Create, Run and Save SQL Queries

Session 3: BUILD A DATABASE APPLICATION

  • Application Components
  • Create an Application
  • Create an Application from a Spreadsheet

Session 4: CREATE REPORTS

  • Create Reports Using Wizards
  • Edit Report Attributes
  • Add Links to Reports
  • Create a Link to a Printer-Friendly version of a Report
  • Save and Print Reports in Different Formats

Session 5: USING FILES

  • Uploading Images
  • Creating Cascading Stylesheet Files
  • Uploading Static Files
  • Adding an Image as an Application Logo
  • Adding a Reference to a Javascript File

Session 6: PAGES AND REGIONS

  • View Page Definitions
  • Edit Page Definitions
  • Create a Global Page
  • Create a New Region
  • View Region Attributes
  • Add Comments
  • Add a Title
  • Add a logo

Course Contents - DAY 2

Session 7: CREATE FORMS

  • Web Form Behaviour in APEX
  • Create a Form Based on a Table
  • Create a Form Based on a Procedure
  • Create a Form with a Report
  • Create a Tabular Form
  • Format a Form
  • Locking in APEX Forms

Session 8: CREATING LISTS OF VALUES

  • Overview of Application Express Shared Components
  • Dynamic and Static Lists of Values
  • Create a Dynamic List of Values
  • Create a Static List of Values
  • Use a List of Values to Control Data in a Report
  • Create a Cascading List of Values

Session 9: ITEMS AND BUTTONS

  • Understand the Different Types of Items
  • Create Items
  • Understand and Edit Item Attributes
  • Use Javascript with Item
  • Manipulate Items in Tabular Forms
  • Add Dynamic Items to a Report
  • Create and Edit Buttons

Session 10: PAGE PROCESSING

  • Page Rendering and Page Processing
  • Create Computations
  • Validate Input Data
  • Process Data
  • Understand Application Branching
  • Create Conditional Branches

Session 11: SHARED COMPONENTS

  • Overview of Application Express Navigation Components
  • Manage Parent and Standard Tabs
  • Create Navigation Bar Entries
  • Create and Use Lists and List Items
  • Manage Breadcrumbs
  • Create Shortcuts
  • Shared Component Subscription
  • User Interface defaults

Course Contents - DAY 3

Session 12: DISPLAY DYNAMIC CONTENT

  • Filter Reports with Dynamic Queries
  • Create Charts with a Wizard
  • Format Charts
  • Create Calendars
  • Add Links to Calendars
  • Create Hierarchical Trees

Session 13: STATE AND DEBUGGING

  • Understand Session State
  • Set a Session State Value
  • Clear the Session State
  • Review the Session State
  • Review the Messages in Debug Mode
  • Enabling Feedback
  • Managing Feedback and Team Development

Session 14: THEMES AND TEMPLATES

  • Switch to a Different Theme
  • View Existing Templates
  • Understand and Manage Templates
  • Create a new Template
  • Add References to Cascading Stylesheet and Javascript Files

Session 15: DYNAMIC ACTIONS AND PLUG-IN COMPONENTS

  • Identify Plug-in Components and their Types
  • Plug In a Component
  • Create Dynamic Actions
  • Use a Plug-in in a Dynamic Action

Course Contents - DAY 4

Session 16: BUILDING WEBSHEET APPLICATIONS

  • Websheet Applications and their Components
  • Create a Websheet Application
  • Enable SQL and PL/SQL in a Websheet Application
  • Add Sections and Pages to a Websheet Application
  • Add Links on a Websheet Page
  • Add a Data Grid to a Websheet Application
  • Create SQL Reports ion Websheet Applications
  • Add Annotations to a Websheet Application

Session 17: IMPLEMENTING SECURITY

  • Authentication and Authorization
  • Provide an Authentication Scheme
  • Create an Authorization Scheme Using Access Control
  • Enable and Configure Session State Protection

Session 18: DEPLOY AN APPLICATION

  • Define Supporting Objects
  • Package an Application
  • Export an Application
  • Import an Application
  • Install Supporting Objects
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