Imagine a world where app developers can simply speak their ideas into existence. No longer bound by the constraints of syntax and coding conventions, they can focus purely on creativity and innovation. This is becoming a reality with Oracle’s new AI assistant for low-code development, integrated into its Apex platform. This groundbreaking tool allows developers to use natural language commands to debug existing applications and generate code for new ones, significantly reducing their workload and streamlining the development process.
Making App Development Easier with AI
Oracle’s latest update to its Apex platform includes an AI assistant designed to streamline the creation of data-driven enterprise applications. By using plain language prompts, developers can ask the assistant to perform complex tasks like generating SQL statements or debugging programs. For instance, a developer might issue a command such as, “List all customers who made a purchase over $500 in the last 30 days and live in California,” and the AI will generate the required information.
“Having an AI assistant to determine column names contextually, [code] joins and generate complex syntax is a real game changer,” said Mike Hichwa, Oracle’s senior vice president for software development.
“Best of all, I can use plain natural language… and the Apex AI Assistant will automate that for me.”
Oracle’s new feature aims to free developers from routine coding tasks, enabling them to focus on more important aspects of app development.
Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy
The integration of the AI assistant comes as part of the Apex platform’s 24.1 version. This update also allows developers to select the large language model of their choice to power their applications’ conversational interfaces. Oracle claims that more than 21 million applications have been built using the Apex platform, which is available at no extra cost to Oracle database service customers.
Oracle customers like Trailcon and Natcorp have already seen significant benefits. Giovanni Cani, Trailcon’s vice president for IT delivery, noted that they can process over 3,000 invoices monthly with 87% accuracy thanks to Oracle Apex and Oracle Cloud infrastructure. Igor Sala, Natcorp’s head of technology and innovation, highlighted that their HR management solutions, used by over 600,000 users in Brazil, have become more efficient with the combination of Apex and AI.
What Does This Mean for Developers?
Oracle’s addition of the AI assistant within the Apex platform is set to change how developers interact with their development tools, reducing the need for extensive coding knowledge and enhancing productivity. By enabling natural language commands, Oracle is making it easier for developers to focus on the creative and critical aspects of their projects.
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What Are Your Thoughts?
How do you think AI assistants like Oracle’s Apex will change the workflows of developers? Will it make the development process more accessible and efficient, or do you foresee challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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