AI SKILLS as a Thin Layer Over MCP ToolsIntroduction I have been experimenting with using AI Skills as a thin layer on top of MCP-backed tools, and I think this pattern is more useful than it first appears. At a technical level, MCP gives tApr 2, 2026·13 min read
Dynamic Post-Logout URLs in APEXIntroduction When using single sign-on type authentication schemes like Social Sign-In, you need to define a Post-Logout URL in APEX so that the Authentication provider redirects your APEX App to a public page after it completes the logout. When you ...Feb 12, 2026·4 min read
An AI Shift for APEX & PL/SQL DevelopersIntroduction I have been using AI to help me build APEX Apps for well over a year now, and I’ve shared a lot about the tools and workflows I use. But something happened this week that felt like a genuine shift. Usually, I use AI for things like autoc...Jan 31, 2026·5 min read
Understanding APEX Open Door CredentialsIntroduction If you, like me, have wondered why you would ever use Open Door Credentials, then this post is for you. Open Door Credentials are a powerful tool when used for the right reasons and in the correct instance. They make testing and troubles...Jan 8, 2026·5 min read
Build Dynamic Excel Upload Templates with APEX_DATA_EXPORTIntroduction I have lost count of how many times I have developed an Excel Upload using APEX_DATA_PARSER. It provides users with a convenient way to mass-upload or update data using a tool they are familiar with. I usually include a link to a static ...Dec 18, 2025·8 min read
How I Use AI to Make Me a Better APEX DeveloperIntroduction I have been using AI to help me build APEX Apps for more than a year, and the pace of change during that time has been amazing. In this post I will review the tools and workflows that that have helped me to improve as an APEX Developer. ...Nov 27, 2025·13 min read
The Importance of Using Views in APEXIntroduction With so many emerging technologies inside and outside the Oracle database ecosystem, it might seem trivial, even old-fashioned, to talk about database views in APEX. A recent project reminded me of the importance of getting the basics ri...Nov 20, 2025·3 min read
