Correct answer:
B, D
Oracle APEX is a low-code development platform that enables you to build database-centric web applications using only a web browser. Oracle APEX has the following features:
Requires no additional client software. A web browser is the app development IDE: You can use any modern web browser to access the Oracle APEX development environment and build your applications. You do not need to install or configure any additional software or tools on your client machine.
Is declarative. It requires no code generation: You can use declarative tools, visual editors, drag-and-drop components, and pre-built templates to define your application logic, user interface, security, and integration features. You do not need to write or generate any code for your applications.
The other options are incorrect because:
Performs the data processing in a middle-tier server: Oracle APEX performs the data processing in the database server. It uses SQL and PL/SQL to access and manipulate the data stored in the database. It does not rely on any middle-tier server or framework for data processing.
Requires developers to be proficient in Java, Python and other programming languages: Oracle APEX does not require developers to be proficient in Java, Python or other programming languages. It uses SQL and PL/SQL as the primary languages for data processing. It also supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for user interface development.
Verified References: [About Oracle APEX] [Oracle APEX Architecture]