Cloud Coaching - Select AI in Oracle APEX

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to our Cloud coaching event focusing on Select AI in Oracle APEX! This session was hosted by Vieta and led by Christina Varas, a Cloud Solutions Engineer at Oracle, who is passionate about technology and has a background in data science. The event aimed to explore the exciting capabilities of Select AI within Oracle APEX, showcasing how to leverage natural language processing to analyze data intuitively.

Agenda Overview

During the session, several key topics were discussed:

1. Introduction to Select AI: Overview of the functionality and benefits of Select AI in Oracle APEX.
2. Low-Code Application Development: Understanding what a low-code platform is and its advantages.
3. APEX Features: A brief insight into Oracle APEX for new users.
4. Architectural Overview: Discussion on the architecture of Oracle APEX.
5. Enriching Applications with Modern Services: Understanding how to utilize Mod Services with an autonomous database.
6. Hands-On Demo: A live demonstration of creating an APEX application using Select AI.

What is Select AI?

Select AI is an innovative tool that allows users to ask questions using natural language and receive data-driven answers without needing to know how to query the database directly. This capability simplifies the data analysis process, enabling users to focus on deriving insights relevant to their business.

Autonomous Database Overview

The discussion illustrated how the autonomous database is a self-managing system, improving efficiency and performance for routine database tasks through machine learning. It serves as a strong foundation for integrating AI with data querying.

Complex Queries Made Simple

With Select AI, complex queries can be executed using simple natural language. For example, users can inquire about total streams for comedy movies in a month without deeply understanding the underlying database structure. The AI interprets the request, constructs a SQL query, and retrieves the necessary data.

Integration and Configuration

Christina guided the audience through configuring Select AI by choosing a language model and specifying database schemas, tables, and views. This process allows efficient data querying relevant to specific business needs.

Low-Code Development with APEX

Oracle APEX is described as a leading enterprise low-code application platform, providing developers the ability to build and deploy responsive web applications with minimal coding. Key benefits of low-code development were highlighted, including accessibility, faster innovation, and cost-effectiveness.

Architectural Overview of APEX

The architecture of APEX involves three main tiers: the client (web browser), web server, and the database server. APEX applications can be accessed via any web-enabled device, making it an accessible option for developers and users alike.

Enrichment with Modern Services

Finally, Christina discussed how to enhance APEX applications using modern services, particularly the autonomous database. The integration of various data models and workloads greatly simplifies application development.

Hands-On Demo

The session concluded with a live demonstration where Christina created a simple APEX application using Select AI, demonstrating the ease of querying data and retrieving insights while interacting with the audience in real-time.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the session provided valuable insights into utilizing Select AI within Oracle APEX for data analysis and application development. Participants were encouraged to explore these capabilities themselves to enhance their decision-making processes.

Keyword

Select AI, Oracle APEX, natural language processing, autonomous database, low-code application, querying data, data analysis, machine learning, web application development.

FAQ

Q1: What is Select AI in Oracle APEX?
A1: Select AI is a tool that allows users to interact with database queries using natural language, simplifying data analysis.

Q2: Do I need coding skills to use Oracle APEX?
A2: No, Oracle APEX is a low-code platform designed to allow developers and business users with limited coding experience to create applications.

Q3: Is the autonomous database necessary for using Select AI?
A3: Yes, the autonomous database enhances the efficiency and performance of Select AI by automating routine database tasks.

Q4: Can I practice AI features without an Oracle Cloud account?
A4: You can use a free workspace with a limited database to experiment with AI features in APEX without an extensive Oracle Cloud account.

Q5: Is APEX available for on-premise installations?
A5: Yes, Oracle APEX can be installed on-premise and is compatible with Oracle Database.