Oracle APEX 24.2: The Latest Release with Game-Changing AI Features

Oracle APEX (Application Express) continues to evolve rapidly, and the general availability of Oracle APEX 24.2, released in January 2025, marks a major milestone in the platform’s journey — especially for organisations looking to build intelligent, low-code enterprise applications faster and more intuitively than ever before.

What’s New in APEX 24.2

Oracle APEX 24.2 builds on the strong foundation of recent releases by bringing enhanced generative AI capabilities, deeper integration with Oracle Database AI services, and new tools that help developers and end-users alike.

AI-Driven Development and App FeaturesThe standout theme in this release is AI. APEX 24.2 introduces new tools for generative development (GenDev) that let developers embed intelligence directly into their applications without extensive custom coding. Key highlights include:

• AI Configurations Shared Component — define system prompts, welcome messages, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) data sources that dynamically enhance AI responses based on context.

• Generate Text with AI Dynamic Action — declaratively generate text within an app page, perfect for summaries, automated responses, or tailored content based on user input.

• Custom Data Models with AI — build database schemas using natural language prompts, accelerating initial design phases and reducing manual SQL scripting.

These AI capabilities make it easier for both developers and business users to build smarter applications — from AI assistants that respond to queries to semantic search interfaces powered by vector search in Oracle Database 23ai.

Beyond AI: Practical Enhancements for Enterprise Apps

While the AI features are grabbing headlines, APEX 24.2 also delivers practical improvements that matter in real-world development, including:

• Better workflow automation and nested processes

• Expanded JSON data source handling

• Enhanced REST integration and UI experience improvements

• Stronger integration with Oracle Fusion Cloud APIs 

These updates help streamline complex business processes and make APEX

applications more robust, scalable, and easier to maintain.

What This Means for Organisations

With APEX 24.2, Oracle solidifies its strategy of combining low-code development productivity with powerful AI enhancements. Whether you’re modernising legacy systems, accelerating digital transformation, or building next-generation applications, this release provides the tools to innovate quickly — without sacrificing governance or enterprise readiness.

Stay tuned — the roadmap shows even more AI-assisted development features on the horizon, further blurring the lines between manual coding and intelligent app creation.