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Building Intelligent Workflows with Oracle APEX Automations
Introduction In Oracle APEX 24.2, Automation has become a key feature for integrating event-driven workflows directly into your low-code applications. This post introduces what Automation is, when to use it, and how it simplifies routine [...]
Beyond Words: Teaching APEX to See with Semantic Search
In the first version of our semantic search implementation in Oracle APEX, everything hinged on manually written descriptions. Someone — maybe you, maybe a user — had to describe each image in words. Then we’d [...]
From LIKE to Vector Search: The Evolution Continues.
In the first part of this series, we looked at how to enrich your data with meaning by generating embeddings using OpenAI’s API. We stored those vectors in our Oracle APEX app, laying the groundwork [...]
LIKE Is Dead. We Now Speak in Vectors.
Vector Search is a way to find things that are similar—not by matching exact words like a typical SQL LIKE '%cat%' search—but by comparing meaning. The basic idea is this: You take your data (text, [...]
Build and Consume Secure REST APIs in Oracle APEX using ORDS and OAuth2
Introduction In a world where applications must be increasingly connected and interoperable, Oracle APEX and ORDS offer a robust platform for building and consuming RESTful APIs quickly, securely, and scalable. This tutorial walks you through [...]
Don’t Panic, It’s Just Your Wallet in APEX
Working with blockchain data in traditional enterprise environments can feel a bit like trying to mix oil and water. Between smart contracts, RPC nodes, ABI files, and all the other moving parts, it’s easy to [...]