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Jon Dixon
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♠️ Oracle ACE Pro. APEX, ORDS, DB, OCI. Writing at http://blog.cloudnueva.com #orclAPEX
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spendolini.blog
New #orclapex skills released. Mostly small changes & enhancements to the recently added template components.

Release notes here: html-preview.github.io?url=https://...

Simply issue "skills sync" from sqlcl to refresh.
Git-Forge HTML Preview
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September 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM
jon.cloudnueva.com
I tested three models across 69 user turns in an APEX AI Agent. My latest post compares cost, correctness, and tool use; and explains why growing context matters when estimating agent costs. #orclAPEX #AIAgents
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APEX AI Agents: Comparing Cost, Quality, and Models
Results from 69 Oracle APEX AI Agent turns comparing three models, token costs, tool use, and correctness, with practical design lessons.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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I tried using an AI coding agent to translate an APEX 26.1 app into Spanish. This post covers what went wrong and how Text Messages, a scoped prompt, and APEXlang produced a better result.
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#orclAPEX #APEX261 #APEXlang
Translate APEX Apps with an AI Coding Agent
Learn how to translate an APEX 26.1 app with an AI coding agent using Text Messages and APEXlang without changing the source application definition.
blog.cloudnueva.com
September 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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The best APEX AI tools are boring. This post explains how single business operations, simple contracts, and PL/SQL enforcement make tools easier for an agent to use.
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#orclAPEX #APEX261 #AIAGENTS
How to Design Better APEX AI Tools
Design APEX AI tools with narrow, predictable contracts while PL/SQL enforces business rules, authorization, and atomic operations.
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August 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
jon.cloudnueva.com
I tested APEX 26.1 AI Agents with a technician-dispatch use case. This post covers setup, tools, deployment options, current limitations, and lessons about validation, authorization, context, and human approval. #orclAPEX #AIAgents

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APEX 26.1 AI Agents for Real-World Apps
Build practical APEX 26.1 AI Agents with tools, prompts, approvals, PL/SQL calls, and guardrails for real-world business apps.
blog.cloudnueva.com
August 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
jon.cloudnueva.com
A look inside an Oracle APEX 26.1 AI Interactive Report request: system prompt, report context, tools, LLM calls, token usage, security, and cost.

#orclAPEX #APEX261

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Inside APEX 26.1 AI Interactive Report Requests
See what APEX 26.1 sends to an LLM for AI Interactive Reports, including prompts, tools, token usage, security, and cost.
blog.cloudnueva.com
July 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
jon.cloudnueva.com
New post: using APEX 26.1 AI Agents to extract Purchase Order PDFs into structured JSON with `APEX_AI.GENERATE`, attachments, and JSON Schema.

The useful part is how APEX, PL/SQL, Workflow, staging, validation, and human review govern the process.
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#orclAPEX
Extract Purchase Orders with APEX AI Agents
Use APEX 26.1 AI Agents, attachments, and JSON Schema to extract Purchase Order PDFs into structured ERP-ready JSON.
blog.cloudnueva.com
July 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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bsky-matt.0code.io
🚀 ORDS 26.2 is released: MCP support for AI agent DB access + zero-install OCI API Gateway + OAuth2 + PKCE, + better Vector Search APIs. #orclapex #ORDS

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July 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
oracleace.bsky.social
🚀 Registration is now open for the next Oracle ACE Live!

Join Oracle ACE Director Johannes Michler on July 29 to see how GenAI is transforming Oracle APEX applications running on Oracle Database 19c.

Register today:
🔗 social.ora.cl/6015BDIzp5
#OracleACE
July 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
jon.cloudnueva.com
APEX AI Agent handlers are not just for logging.

They can update requests, add runtime context, validate tool calls, stop unsafe requests, and shape final responses.

The model can suggest. The app still controls what happens.
#orclapex #AIAGENTS
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Update APEX AI Agent Requests and Responses with Handlers
Use APEX AI Agent request and response handlers to update prompts, validate tool calls, stop unsafe requests, and shape final responses.
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July 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
climate.us
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June 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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New post: using APEX AI Agent Request and Response handlers to log requests, responses, tool calls, tool results, and token usage inside the agent loop.
#orclAPEX #APEX261 #AIAGENTS
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APEX AI Agent Logging with Handlers
Log APEX AI Agent requests, responses, tool calls, tool results, token usage, and runtime metadata with handlers.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:58 PM
jon.cloudnueva.com
New post: AI agents need boundaries, not bigger prompts.
Read how to manage context in an Oracle APEX QRI agent using scoped tools, RAG, row limits, truncation, redaction, confirmation gates, and PL/SQL validation.
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June 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
nielsdb.bsky.social
Mark your calendar: APEX connect will be held 5-7 April 2027 in Cinedom in Cologne. We decided to start one day earlier as originally planned to prevent extreme high hotel prices on the last night. Super Saver Tickets are available on apex.doag.org. CU in April 2027! #apexconn27 #orclapex
May 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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hartenfeller.dev
I've been experimenting with an approach where agents don't need to relearn #orclAPEX APEXlang syntax every time – instead they get tools to read, query and edit .apx files directly.

Results look great, learn more in our stream next Tuesday (see reply)!
May 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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hartenfeller.dev
Git pull uc-local-apex-dev and run this to upgrade to 26.1 .
Still waiting for ORDS 26.1.1 to be available from the container registry. #orclAPEX
May 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
spendolini.blog
@stevemuench.bsky.social has been hard at work over the last few months writing an excellent paper on what APEXlang is, how it works, and how to use it.

You owe it to yourself to read this if you're going to kick the tires of APEXlang

diveintoapex.com/2026/05/14/o...

#orclapex
One Small Step with APEXlang
A first look at new ways to edit, validate, and generate Oracle APEX apps
diveintoapex.com
May 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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connormcd.bsky.social
A secret APEX performance boost for the weekend :-) #orclapex
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Learning is not a spectator sport
Here’s a little secret APEX performance hack if you are running on the Autonomous database. As background, I’m running an Autonomous database with six CPUs and a terabyte of storage. Le…
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May 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
jon.cloudnueva.com
Excellent post on using tools in APEX
May 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
apexconsulting.nl
There's still time to register for the Kscope 26 Preview on May 26 — your sneak peek at the go-to event for Oracle developers. Connect with fellow devs, enjoy a bite from the food truck and a drink from the bar.

Sign up : www.meetup.com/orclapex-nl/...
May 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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hartenfeller.dev
New release for uc-local-apex-dev
- DB 26.1
- ORDS 26.1
- Several script improvements (see github release notes)

Thanks @alexnuijten.bsky.social for your contributions :)

#orclAPEX #oracle

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Release v26.2: DB 26.1 and ORDS 26.1 · United-Codes/uc-local-apex-dev
Migration guide: https://www.united-codes.com/products/uc-local-apex-dev/docs/migrations/26-2/ Changes DB 23.26.0.0 → 23.26.1.0 (DB files are compatible) ORDS 25.4 → 26.1 Enhanced scripts drop-us...
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May 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
spendolini.blog
Before you call it a week, have a quick look at this little preview video of what APEXlang can do.

Using the new Codex for Mac app, just point, click and type what you want.

APEXlang does the rest.

Video playback is in realtime.

More soon!

#orclapex

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#orclapex | Scott Spendolini
Before you call it a week, have a quick look at this little preview video of what APEXlang can do. Using the new Codex for Mac app, just point, click and type what you want. APEXlang does the rest...
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May 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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New post: AI hygiene for APEX developers.
If your skills, prompts, repo rules, and existing code disagree, your AI output will drift even when the code looks valid. I wrote about instruction layers, context rot, and how to keep context consistent. #orclAPEX #AIDev
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April 26, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Reposted by Jon Dixon
therwix.bsky.social
APEXLang might be one of the biggest Oracle APEX updates in years 🔥

Here’s my recap of the APEX World keynote👇

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The future of APEX development looks incredibly exciting 🚀

#orclapex #APEXWorld2026
APEXLang is Coming: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Adopt It
My Biggest Takeaways from the APEX World Keynote About Oracle APEX 26.1 I watched the keynote at APEX World with huge excitement and it has been a long time since a new Oracle APEX feature got me this
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April 24, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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The coolest thing about solar energy is that you don't need to invade another country to go get it. GREENPEACE
April 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM