Learn ORACLE-FORMS-PLSQL with Real Code Examples

Oracle Forms enables rapid development of data entry and query applications.

PL/SQL allows embedding business logic directly in the database.

Forms and PL/SQL integrate tightly for validation, triggers, and workflows.

Supports multi-tier applications with client-server or web deployment.

Widely used in enterprise ERP, banking, and government applications.

Data block creation and form layout

PL/SQL procedures, functions, and packages

Form triggers for events like WHEN-VALIDATE-ITEM

Report integration with Oracle Reports

Menu, alert, and navigation management

Data Blocks - database tables or views linked to form items

Items - fields, buttons, and controls in forms

Triggers - PL/SQL blocks executed on events

Procedures and Functions - reusable PL/SQL logic

Menus and Navigation - flow control in forms applications

Form files (.fmb)

Compiled form files (.fmx)

PL/SQL packages and procedures in database

Menu and alert definitions

Reports and supporting files

Create data blocks linked to tables/views

Design form layout and UI items

Write PL/SQL triggers for validation and automation

Test forms in runtime environment

Deploy application via Oracle Forms Services

Beginner: simple forms with basic data entry

Intermediate: forms with PL/SQL validation triggers

Advanced: workflow automation and dynamic reports

Expert: integration with Oracle Reports and web services

Architect: large-scale ERP and enterprise workflow systems

Oracle Forms vs APEX: Forms for legacy, APEX for modern web apps

PL/SQL vs T-SQL: PL/SQL for Oracle databases, T-SQL for SQL Server

Oracle Forms vs VB6/Delphi: Forms optimized for database-driven enterprise apps

Oracle Reports vs JasperReports: Reports integration inside Oracle ecosystem

Forms + PL/SQL vs Java web apps: Forms faster for rapid Oracle-based development

Late 1980s - Oracle Forms initial release

1991 - PL/SQL introduced

1996 - Oracle Forms 4.x web-enablement features added

2000 - Forms 6i and PL/SQL enhancements

2010 - Forms 11g web architecture with Forms Services

2025 - Latest Forms 12c with modern web deployment options

Data Block - logical grouping of database items

Trigger - event-driven PL/SQL code

Form Module - compiled form (.fmx) file

Item - visual field/control in form

PL/SQL - procedural extension to SQL