2 Getting Started

Learn about Oracle APEX, browser requirements, and topiocs covered in this publication.

• About Oracle APEX
  Oracle APEX is a rapid web application development platform for the Oracle Database.
• Browser Requirements
  Oracle APEX requires a JavaScript-enabled browser and supports the current and prior major release of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
• About Oracle APEX End User’s Guide
  Oracle APEX End User’s Guide covers common end user tasks when using Oracle APEX.

2.1 About Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX is a rapid web application development platform for the Oracle Database.

Developers assemble an HTML interface (or Oracle APEX application) on top of database objects with wizards or direct input. Each application is a collection of pages linked with tabs, buttons, or hypertext links.

You can manage, manipulate, and display the data in a local Oracle Database or an external data source using REST-based APIs. An application can display information in many formats, including static and interactive reports, forms, charts, and interactive grids.

To learn more, see Quick Start and App Builder Concepts in Oracle APEX App Builder User’s Guide.

2.2 Browser Requirements

Oracle APEX requires a JavaScript-enabled browser and supports the current and prior major release of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

2.3 About Oracle APEX End User’s Guide

Oracle APEX End User’s Guide covers common end user tasks when using Oracle APEX.

Topics in this guide include:

• Interactive Reports - Interactive reports are searchable and easily customizable reports. Learn how to customize interactive reports using the search bar, the Select columns to search icon, column heading menus, by creating filters, or selecting options on the Actions menu.

  See Using Interactive Reports.

• Interactive Grids - Interactive grids also present data in a searchable, customizable report. Interactive grids include similar customization capabilities available in interactive reports plus the option to rearrange the report interactively using the mouse or keyboard.

  See Using Interactive Grids.

• Tasks - Learn how to work with Oracle APEX tasks to approve, reject, or complete items. See how Unified Task Lists enable you to see a summary of your tasks. Review common questions and solutions about tasks.

  See Using Tasks.

• Workflows - Learn about workflows, including workflow and activity states, participants, and the workflow console. View workflow instances in the workflow console. Review frequently asked questions about workflows.

  See Using Workflows.

• Keyboard Shortcuts - Review a reference of general and component-specific keyboard shortcuts for Oracle APEX.

  See Keyboard Shortcuts.