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Posts by Philipp Hartenfeller

Expert in all things APEX. Especially fond of full-stack web dev, databases, and JavaScript!

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What is dbLinter? How It Ensures Oracle PL/SQL Code Quality

dbLinter analyzes your Oracle PL/SQL code for common good-practice violations, such as unused variables, insecure patterns, or naming issues. Integrate it into your code editor for real-time feedback or your CI/CD pipelines for automated checks.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 3 min read

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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.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 4 min read

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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.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 3 min read

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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.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 6 min read

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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.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 5 min read

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Introducing APEX Template Studio v24.2: Theme Switcher, Public Gallery, and more

APEX Template Studio v24.2 brings a range of exciting features to enhance your APEX theme development workflow. The Theme Switcher allows you to test your templates across different styles, while the revamped gallery provides a visually appealing way to showcase your creations. With the ability to publish and like templates, you can now share your work with the community and discover templates from others. Additionally, the support for theme components using the “{with\}{apply\}” syntax enables you to leverage APEX’s own theme components in your templates.

Philipp Hartenfeller · · 2 min read