The document discusses the conversion of Oracle Forms to Oracle Application Express (APEX), detailing the project's approach, iterations, and the differences between the two platforms. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the project requirements and managing the development process effectively through modular design and iterative approaches. The document also offers insights into the conversion steps, including project creation, XML conversion, and project management strategies.

1. a.s.a.p. APEXProductivity in Oracle Forms to Application Express Conversion.Oracle OpenWorld 2009 - Unconference

2. ProgramFrom Forms to APEXConversion (What, Why & How)Project & ApproachIterations & ModulesRedesign

3. Forms vs. APEXApplication Expresshttp serverHtmlWebFormsOC4JJinitiatorJAVA Applet“Desktop”

4. Forms & APEXDeclarativePL/SQL & SQLOracle DBMSPackages, Procedures, Functions and Database Triggers

5. Forms vs. APEXShould I stay or Should I go now?Learning CurveSkill setWeeks vs. Months“Oracle Application Express is Forms for this Millennium”Taken from the “Oracle Application Express for Forms Developers” presentation from the Oracle Technology Network

6. Conversion

7. ConversionUnderstand your Project!Why?What?How Much?When?

8. ConversionCreate your Project!Convert to XMLImport into Repository

9. ConversionConvert to XML

10. ConversionImport into Repository

11. ConversionKnow your Project!The Project PageElementsForms ObjectsEquivalent ComponentsBlocksLogic

12. ConversionGenerate your Project!This comes later…

13. ConversionEdit your Project!ApplicabilityCompletion StatusQueriesLogic

14. ConversionGenerate your Project!Create ApplicationDesign ModelsPagesThemes

15. ConversionPost-GenerationEdit your Project!UIHome PageLists of Values…

16. Project & ApproachProject PageCompletion Status

17. Project & ApproachDesign PatternsGenerated FrameworkThe Project

18. Iterations & ModulesConversion Projects are BIGMake them Small

19. Iterations (& Modules)Development TeamReduce and Manage WorkProject PageAssign DevelopersUse TagsUse Multiple Projects

20. (Iterations &) Modules

21. (Iterations &) ModulesModular DesignDesign PatternsSubscriptionsLogic in DBMSPage Zero

22. Iterations & ModulesCreate Multiple ProjectsFunctionality is LeadingOne Design PatternIntegrate Post-Generation

23. RedesignFunctionality & Requirements are LeadingModules offer the possibilityNeeds Project Management

24. Questions and DiscussionHow would you do an APEX (conversion) Project?

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