Beginning Oracle Application Express 4.2 introduces version 4.2 of the popular and productive
Oracle Application Express development platform. Called APEX for short the platform enables
rapid and easy development of web-based applications that make full use of Oracle Database. The
release of APEX 4.2 brings extensive new Flash and HTML 5 charting capabilities enhanced
themes for mobile applications usable from phones and tablets RESTful web services support
enhanced application packaging and the many redesigned wizards give a new and fresh feel to
the user interface. Whether you're new to Oracle or an old hand who's yet to test the waters of
APEX Beginning Oracle Application Express 4.2 introduces the processes and best practices
you'll need to become proficient with APEX. The book shows off the programming environment the
utilities and tools available and then continues by walking through the process of building a
working system from the ground up. All code is documented and explained so that those new to
the languages will not be lost. After reading this book power users and programmers alike can
quickly put together robust and scalable applications for use by one person by a department
by an entire company. - Covers brand-new functionality in APEX 4.2 - Provides fully documented
and explained example code - Guides you through creating a working and fully deployable
application
