Oracle Forms has been a trusted component of many companies' IT systems for many years. However, Oracle is now focusing on other solutions, and the technology is aging. As a result, many companies are considering a transition to Oracle APEX.
According to a recent survey by Forrester Research, 60% of companies using Oracle Forms are planning to migrate to Oracle APEX in the next two years. This is due to the many advantages that Oracle APEX offers, such as its modern technology, cloud-based deployment, rich feature set, and ease of use.
About Oracle Forms
Oracle Forms, part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, was introduced in 1981 and has been a staple for creating data entry systems using Oracle Database. Its ease of use made it a precursor to modern low-code and no-code platforms.
The current version, Oracle Forms 12c, is still supported, but as of the end of 2023, it will lose Premier Support status, with Extended Support available until August 2025.
Oracle Forms is a legacy technology that's becoming increasingly outdated. It's difficult to maintain, expensive to support, and lacks many of the features that modern businesses need.
If you're still using Oracle Forms, it's time to migrate to Oracle APEX.
About Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX is a low-code development platform that enables developers to build scalable, secure enterprise applications with world-class features, that can be deployed anywhere. It is a complete platform, providing everything you need to build and deploy applications, including data loading and unloading, database object creation, application development and deployment, REST API creation, and much more.
Oracle APEX is a natural fit for Oracle Forms developers, as it shares many of the same concepts and features. However, Oracle APEX offers several advantages over Oracle Forms, including:
- Effortless Development: Oracle APEX allows for swift application creation with minimal coding, making development and deployment faster and more accessible, even for non-programmers.
- Web-Based Access: APEX applications are web-based, ensuring accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection, catering to remote work setups and organizations with various locations.
- Adaptive Interface: APEX applications are responsive, offering optimal performance and aesthetics across devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, aligning with the mobile-centric era.
- Robust Security: Built on a secure platform, APEX applications boast inherent security features like role-based access control, data encryption, and audit logging to prevent unauthorized access.
- Scalable Solution: APEX applications can easily scale to suit the requirements of diverse organizations, whether small businesses or large enterprises, enhancing flexibility and adaptability.
- Simplified Usage: APEX is more user-friendly than traditional tools like Forms, reducing the necessity for extensive software development expertise.
- Java-Free Operation: APEX apps operate online, eliminating the dependency on Java Development Kit or Java Runtime Environment, enhancing accessibility.
- Seamless Cloud Integration: APEX seamlessly integrates with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Autonomous Database), facilitating efficient development without relying on on-premise databases.
- Tailored Customization: APEX offers extensive customization options, encompassing diverse layouts, themes, and interface elements, enabling a high degree of flexibility.
- Cost-Effective Solution: APEX is cost-efficient, especially when using Oracle DB, as it's free, leading to potential cost savings.
- Leverage Oracle Stack: Migrating to APEX allows you to stay within the Oracle tech stack, utilizing existing team competencies and skills effectively.
How Simple Logic can help you migrate from Oracle Forms to Oracle APEX
Simple Logic has a team of experienced Oracle APEX developers who can help you with every aspect of the new, migration process rom planning and design to development and deployment. We can also help you to train your users on how to use your new Oracle APEX applications.
We understand that migrating from one platform to another can be a daunting task, but we are here to help you every step of the way. We will work with you to develop a migration plan that meets your specific needs and budget, and we will ensure that the migration is completed smoothly and efficiently.
To learn more about how Simple Logic can help you to migrate from Oracle Forms to Oracle APEX, please contact us at marketing@simplelogic.in