Powerful Features in Oracle APEX You Should Be Using

Published on 11 Jul 2025 by CHATURVEDINIDHI26@GMAIL.COM

5 Powerful Features in Oracle APEX You Should Be Using

💡 Introduction

Oracle APEX is packed with features that can help you build scalable and user-friendly applications without writing tons of code. But are you using its full potential?

In this post, we’ll explore five features that many developers overlook — and show you how they can transform your app development workflow.

🔥 1. REST Data Sources

Use REST APIs directly in your APEX apps without writing custom PL/SQL code. APEX lets you consume external data from APIs like weather, stock prices, or internal services.

 
• Go to Shared Components > REST Data Sources
 
• Connect to any REST endpoint
 
• Use it in Forms, Reports, or Charts

🧠 2. Dynamic Actions

No JavaScript needed! Use Dynamic Actions to show/hide items, validate fields, or trigger processes — all with a point-and-click interface.

Example: Automatically show extra fields when a checkbox is selected.

🔒 3. Declarative Authorization

Secure your app using Authorization Schemes. Instead of hard-coding access control, define roles and reuse them across pages and regions.

 
• Go to Shared Components > Authorization Schemes
 
• Create role-based access like Admin, Manager, Viewer
 
• Apply to pages, buttons, and processes

📅 4. Calendars & Interactive Grids

Display complex scheduling and tabular data easily using built-in components:

 
• Calendar: Show meetings, deadlines, bookings
 
• Interactive Grid: Let users edit data inline like Excel

📬 5. APEX\_MAIL for Automated Emails

Send emails using the APEX\_MAIL package with rich HTML formatting.

Example: Send an email when a blog post is published or a contact form is submitted.

  
APEX\_MAIL.SEND(  
 p\_to       => 'user@example.com',  
 p\_from     => 'noreply@nidhispace.com',  
 p\_subj     => 'New Blog Post!',  
 p\_body     => '
Check out our latest post!
',  
 p\_body\_html => '
Check out our latest post!
Visit our blog now!
'  
);  

✅ Conclusion

Oracle APEX offers more than just form and report builders. By leveraging these features, you can build dynamic, secure, and modern applications with minimal effort.

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