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Oracle APEX 26.1 is Here

I'll be upfront: I don't usually get excited about software releases the way some people do. But APEX 26.1 is different. After spending time with it over the past few weeks, I can say with confidence that this one actually changes how we work. The United Codes team has been putting it through its paces, and I wanted to share our collective first impressions before we get too deep into the weeds on individual features.

Jackie McIlroy · · 4 min read

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United Codes Newsletter - February 2026

Welcome to 2026! We're kicking off the new year with exciting webinars, powerful product releases, and valuable learning opportunities designed to elevate your Oracle APEX development.

Jackie McIlroy · · 5 min read

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United Codes Predictions for 2026

I asked the United Codes team what they think is coming in 2026. Their responses ranged from profound to passionate (spoiler: someone really wants Arsenal to win a trophy), but a clear pattern emerged: yes, AI is everywhere (you guessed it 😉), but the real story is about how fast we can learn, adapt, and execute.

Jackie McIlroy · · 10 min read

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United Codes Newsletter - December 2025

As we close out 2025, we're excited to share some incredible updates with you! From our newly launched dbLinter to exclusive AI training workshops and powerful new plug-ins, this month brings innovations designed to supercharge your Oracle APEX development in 2026.

Jackie McIlroy · · 3 min read

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United Codes Hackathon 2025: Innovation in Action

For the past two days (and nights), our United Codes office transformed into a buzzing hub of creativity and technical innovation as three talented teams took on ambitious projects during our latest hackathon

Jackie McIlroy · · 5 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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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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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...

Jackie McIlroy · · 2 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