A Pragmatic Step to Deploy Low-Code Web Apps on Apex Cloud Services for Emerging Business Assistance

Bala Dhandayuthapani V.*
Department of Information Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas, Oman.
Periodicity:January - March'2022
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jse.16.3.18697

Abstract

Traditional approaches to web application development using the full-stack development model are inefficient. In today's rapidly changing business environment, organizations must rely on technology solutions that can be built and deployed in days or weeks, not months or years. Low-Code Development Platforms (LCDPs) compete with various features and technologies to provide business applications without prior knowledge of Internet technologies. Oracle Application Express (APEX) assists in the development of fantastic applications with little or no code in the Oracle database, as well as in the deployment of modern data-driven applications on the Oracle cloud platform, allowing users to quickly build secure business web applications with the best options., which can be accessed using an internet browser on desktop computers or mobile phones through its responsive web design without cost and time. Therefore, this paper demonstrates a pragmatic step toward deploying applications in a standalone database cloud using APEX services, which is focused on creating tables or converting spreadsheets into scalable, secure, and responsive web applications in minutes and providing automatic chart analysis reports for the business. As a result, individuals, Small- Scale Industries (SSIs), and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to use cloud services that are always free with a 20 GB storage limit, which is outstanding resilience for cloudless web applications designed for new trends and business support free of charge. Machine learning in APEX Services can also be used to make web apps better for business intelligence in the future.

Keywords

Oracle Application Express, Web Apps, Business Developments, Low-code Development Platforms, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

How to Cite this Article?

Veerasamy, B. D. (2022). A Pragmatic Step to Deploy Low-Code Web Apps on Apex Cloud Services for Emerging Business Assistance. i-manager’s Journal on Software Engineering, 16(3), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.26634/jse.16.3.18697

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