Oracle Cloud SaaS PaaS Extensions and Customizations

Introduction

This article discusses extending and customizing Oracle Cloud SaaS environments using PaaS (Platform as a Service).

PaaS for SaaS

If you buy a SaaS environment you have to buy a PaaS for SaaS environment in the same Identity Domain, better known as JCS SX PaaS.

The PaaS environment simplifies the customization and extension process for SaaS implementations.

Integration Best Practices

To integrate PaaS extensions seamlessly into SaaS pages, developers should utilize:

Oracle UX Design Patterns

Oracle RDK (Rapid Development Kit)

Oracle UX Design Patterns

Following Oracle's established design frameworks ensures:

Consistency across applications

Professional user experience

Seamless integration with SaaS UI

Rapid Development Kit (RDK)

The RDK provides:

Pre-built components

Standard templates

Integration utilities

Extension Types

Visual Builder Extensions

Custom pages and forms

Mobile-responsive interfaces

Integration with SaaS data

Application Composer

Custom objects and fields

Business logic with Groovy

Workflow modifications

Integration Cloud

Connect external systems

Automate processes

Data synchronization

Technical Guidance

Smooth integration between extension and SaaS components requires adherence to Oracle's established design frameworks, ensuring consistency and user experience quality across deployed customizations.

Conclusion

Oracle Cloud PaaS provides powerful tools for extending SaaS applications while maintaining upgrade compatibility and following best practices.