What is Page Zero / Global Page in Oracle APEX?

Oracle Application Express (APEX) includes a powerful feature called the Global Page, often referred to as Page Zero. This feature functions as a master page within your application, ensuring that certain elements are consistently rendered across multiple pages without the need for repetitive coding. Here’s an in-depth look at what the Global Page is and how it can be effectively used. Understanding the Global Page The Global Page is a unique type of page in Oracle APEX....

August 1, 2024 · 2 min · Ashwini Shalke

Control Transfer Statements in swift- `continue, break, fallthrough in swift

In this article, we will look at the continue, break, fallthrough keywords in swift Continue: A continue statement ends program execution of the current iteration of a loop statement and move to next iteration. Ex: Increment the values of odd number in the array func increment(array: [Int]) -> [Int] { var output: [Int] = [] for number in array { ///Check if value is even if number % 2 == 0 { ///number append to output array and move to next iteration output....

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · Anilkumar Kotur

What is Stored Procedure in SQL

Imagine you’re baking a cake, and you have a recipe written down on a piece of paper. This recipe contains all the steps you need to follow to bake the cake, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. A stored procedure in SQL is like that recipe — it’s a set of instructions stored in the database that you can execute whenever you need to perform a specific task or set of tasks....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · Ashwini Shalke

Adding a Custom Button with Delete Functionality — Oracle APEX Interactive Grid

To begin, let’s familiarize ourselves with the layout of the Interactive Grid toolbar. The toolbar is divided into seven distinct sections, each serving a specific function. Understanding this layout is crucial as we’ll use it to strategically assign our custom buttons. Here’s an overview of these sections: Step by step guide : Navigate to your Oracle APEX application and locate the page containing the Interactive Grid where you want to add the custom button....

August 9, 2024 · 3 min · Ashwini Shalke

Class vs structure in Swift

In this article, we will learn about classes and Structs, the Difference between classes and structs and common features. Class Classes are reference types. It means that if you assign an instance of the class to a variable, it will hold only the reference to the instance and not the copy. class Person { var name: String init(name: String) { self.name = name } } var ceo = SomeClass(name: “steve”) var newCeo = ceo //ceo and newCeo now reference the same instance!...

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · Anilkumar Kotur

Difference between Function and stored procedure in SQL

Stored Procedures: Execution: Stored procedures may or may not return a value. They can execute a series of SQL statements or perform actions such as data manipulation or transaction management. Usage: Stored procedures are used to encapsulate a set of SQL statements for reuse and maintainability. They can be called from client applications or other stored procedures. Modifications: Stored procedures can include data manipulation operations, transaction control, conditional logic, and error handling....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · Ashwini Shalke

Exploring Data Load Definitions in Oracle APEX: A Beginner’s Guide

What is a Data Load Definition? Imagine you have a super cool app that needs to bring in lots of data from different files like Excel or CSV. A data load definition in Oracle APEX is like a set of instructions that tells your app how to do this properly. It’s like giving your app a map to follow when it gets new data. How Do You Add Data Loading to Your App?...

August 9, 2024 · 3 min · Ashwini Shalke

Exploring Data Load Definitions in Oracle APEX: A Beginner’s Guide

August 9, 2024 · 0 min · Ashwini Shalke

Demystifying Bitcode: Understanding What, Why, and How for iOS Engineers

Introduction In the world of making iOS apps, there are lots of new things to learn. One of these things is Bitcode. If you’ve ever sent your app to the App Store, you might have heard about it. But what exactly is Bitcode, and why should iOS engineers care about it? In this blog post, we will break down what Bitcode is, its benefits, and how it fits into the way we make apps...

May 22, 2024 · 4 min · Anilkumar Kotur

CHOOSE and IIF — SQL

Imagine you’re organizing a gaming tournament, and you want to assign a different prize based on the rank players achieved. Let’s say you have the following rankings: Ranking Table Using CHOOSE CHOOSE function returns the value from a list of values based on the specified index. SELECT CHOOSE(Rank, 'Gold Medal', 'Silver Medal', 'Bronze Medal', 'Participation Prize', 'Participation Prize') AS Prize FROM Rankings; Result: Explanation: The CHOOSE function takes the Rank as an index....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · Ashwini Shalke