APEX 24.2 new Universal Theme CSS utility classes

APEX 24.2 was delayed a little bit but is finally out. Prominent features are AI integration enhancements, JSON Duality and JSON source support, Workflow and Template Component enhancements, and much more. Another enhancement that caught my attention is the new CSS utility classes for Universal Theme, the design system that powers how APEX looks.

Announcing dbLinter

Linting is an automated process that scans code based on a predefined set of software quality rules. We are developing dbLinter, a new product launching soon that specifically addresses quality scanning for Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.

APEX Message Service (AMS) v25.1 is now available

A new version of APEX Message Service is here! 🥳 In the past year, AMS has proven to be a reliable service for sending instant messages, and we’ve made some enhancements.

All United Codes Oracle APEX Extensions (2024)

We at United Codes love to extend Oracle Application Express (APEX). You have probably already heard of APEX Office Print (AOP), which helps our customers and thousands of users get fresh office documents or PDFs directly from a database and a template. But next to it, we have a vast palette of other extensions you can check out.

An APEX Ghost Story Courtesy of AI

I thought I'd have a little fun this Halloween and see if AI could entertain us with a spooky story about Oracle APEX. The following tale is what it created...

Introduction to CSS Variables in Oracle APEX

CSS variables store reusable values for stylesheets. Oracle APEX extensively uses CSS variables in its Universal Theme. This is useful for APEX developers as they can easily and safely modify default styles and reuse them in their own templates.