17 Advanced Programming Techniques

This section provides information about advanced programming techniques including working with automatic data manipulation language, establishing database links, using collections, running background SQL, utilizing Web services, and managing user preferences.

Topics:

• About DML Locking

• Accessing Data with Database Links

• Sending Email from an Application

• Using Collections

• Creating Custom Activity Reports Using APEX_ACTIVITY_LOG

• Running Background PL/SQL

• Implementing Web Services

• Implementing Plug-ins

• Implementing Dynamic Actions

• About BLOB Support in Forms and Reports

• Using Screen Reader Mode in Your Database Applications

• Using High Contrast Mode in Your Database Applications

• Creating Applications with Data Loading Capability

• Managing Component Settings