While Oracle hasn’t officially announced it yet, Michael Hichwa presented APEXLang during a Kscope25 demo, introducing a domain-specific .apx file format that defines full APEX applications.
Unlike a basic JSON or YAML dump, this .apx delivers the clean readability, enriched with a grammar for APEX metadata. It empowers:
- Human-readable definitions of pages, regions, buttons, and more
- A compile/uncompile engine to sync files ↔ database
Integration with SQLcl and SQL Developer for true file-based workflows
Why APEX Developers Should Be Excited
1. AI-Friendly Development
The .apx format enables intelligent generation and enhancement:
- Use Copilot or similar tools to scaffold UI components and logic
- Generate .apx templates through natural-language prompts
- Potential to train LLMs on .apx grammar for full-stack AI app generation, Oracle Blogs
2. CI/CD Became Practical
APEX enters modern DevOps workflows:
- .apx files in Git allow for diffs, code reviews, and branching
- CI scripts can compile .apx, package applications, and deploy them automatically
- Integrate linting, static analysis, and validation early in the pipeline
3. IDE & Developer Experience Level-Up
No more browser-only editing:
- Edit apps in VS Code or WebStorm with syntax support
- Full diffs show precise UI updates
- Pull-request workflows mirror modern web frameworks, Oracle Blogs

Visualizing the Modern APEX Workflow
Phase | Traditional | .apx-Driven Approach |
Develop | Click inside App Builder | Edit .apx in IDE + Copilot prompts |
Review | CI auto-compiles & deploys | Git PRs + automated linting |
Deploy | Manual export/import | CI autocompiles & deploys |
Community Buzz
“This is a critical step. APEX applications were lacking the possibility to be AI-generated…”
“I’ve just noticed that with this feature, you can go with CI/CD in Oracle APEX…”
Sydney Nurse from Oracle EMEA adds:
“Looking forward to the Roadmap feature for APEX DevOps and new programming paradigm.”
How to Prepare Today
- Update tools—look for .apx support in SQLcl and SQL Developer
- Prototype by adding .apx files to Git with build scripts (similar to SQLcl Projects pipelines)
- Engage: share grammar ideas, tooling feedback in the APEX community
Why This Changes Everything
APEXLang is more than a syntax update—it signifies:
- AI-assisted development via Copilot and LLMs
- DevOps-native low-code with full CI/CD support
- Collaborative workflows, with testing, review, and automation baked in
APEX developers, now’s the moment to sharpen your IDE and Git skills. Get ready—when 25.1 launches (likely late 2025), you’ll be ready to ride the next wave of APEX innovation.