2 Quick Start

"Quick Start" offers a quick introduction to Oracle Application Express. This section explains how to access your development environment, describes the Workspace home page, the App Builder home page, and the Application home page, explains how to edit your account profile and user preferences, and how to access product documentation.

Tip:

If you are accessing an on-premises installation, complete the installation process before continuing. See Oracle Application Express Installation Guide.

• About Accessing Your Development Environment
  How you sign in and access Oracle Application Express depends upon your user role and where Oracle Application Express resides.
• Understanding Oracle Application Express
  Oracle Application Express is a hosted declarative development environment for developing and deploying database-centric web applications.
• Understanding the Workspace Home Page
  When you sign in to Oracle Application Express, the Workspace home page appears. Use the Workspace home page to access key development components including App Builder, SQL Workshop, Team Development, and the App Gallery.
• Understanding App Builder
  Developers use App Builder to create and manage applications and application pages.
• Changing Your Profile or Password
  Edit your account profile to update your profile (email address, first or last name, upload a profile photo, or change your password.
• Editing User Preferences and Enabling Dark Mode
  Click the Account menu to enable or disable Dark Mode or edit user preferences.
• Using Oracle Application Express Documentation
  Oracle Application Express provides a hosted online documentation library and field-level Help. You can browse or search content or download the entire library by going to the Oracle Application Express Documentation page in the Oracle Help Center.