An Overview and Key Features
Below, dive into an introduction to Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio—a modern, scalable development platform purpose-built for customizing and extending Oracle Fusion Applications. As more Oracle customers adopt the Redwood design system, Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio (VBS) provides the ideal foundation for low-code development, rapid UI enhancements, and seamless DevOps practices.
This post kicks off a new series where we explore the tools, structure, and best practices behind successful Oracle Redwood development. Today, we begin with an overview of the Oracle Redwood Visual Builder architecture and how it supports enterprise application customization.
What Is Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio?
Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio is an independent, web-based development platform designed to support extensions to Oracle Fusion SaaS applications. It’s built to align with the Oracle Redwood UX framework, enabling developers and technical teams to create clean, modern user experiences that match Oracle’s latest design standards.
Visual Builder Studio is separate from the core Fusion Applications—meaning all extensions are developed and deployed outside the application’s core codebase. These Oracle Redwood extensions are layered on top of standard functionality, enabling powerful customizations while preserving upgrade paths and system integrity.
Separation from Fusion: Why It Matters
Understanding the separation between Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio and Fusion Applications is key to managing your cloud extensions. VBS operates in a dedicated OCI environment, connected to but independent from your Oracle Cloud apps.
This setup enables developers to:
- Extend Oracle Redwood pages without modifying the core product
- Create flexible overlays to hide/show fields, set defaults, or invoke custom actions
- Maintain a clean separation of code for secure and stable deployments
Developing on the Unified Oracle Redwood Application
Oracle has unified its SaaS product lines—like HCM, ERP, and CX—under the Oracle Redwood application framework. All page extensions built in Visual Builder Studio are applied to this Unified App, the core layer beneath every Redwood experience.
When creating a new project in VBS, selecting “None” as the base app tells the system you’re working directly with the Unified App, laying the groundwork for seamless page enhancements in line with Oracle’s Redwood design language.
Key Capabilities of Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio
Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio is more than a visual editor. It’s a full-featured development and DevOps platform for building, managing, and deploying enterprise-grade extensions. Here are its key components:
1. Oracle Redwood UI Editing
- Modify pages using Express Mode for quick changes or Advanced Mode for complex logic
- Customize Oracle Redwood user interfaces directly within the application structure
2. Project & Team Governance
- Organize Oracle Redwood extensions by product area (e.g., HCM, Finance)
- Manage user access, developer roles, and team collaboration in a centralized platform
3. Source Control and CI/CD
- Integrated Git support for tracking and managing code changes
- Set up automated pipelines to build and deploy Oracle Redwood components across environments
4. Build Executors & Virtual Machines
- Use OCI-based Linux VMs to compile and package Redwood extensions on-demand
- Reduce manual deployment overhead with reusable, automated build templates
5. Environment Management
- Configure multiple environments (e.g., Dev, QA, Production) to support test and release cycles
- Isolate Oracle Redwood changes to ensure stability during development and rollout
6. Issue Tracking and Wikis
- Manage tasks, bugs, and enhancement requests through built-in Agile tools
- Host internal knowledge bases for your Oracle Redwood development standards and documentation
Scaling Oracle Redwood Development for the Enterprise
As Oracle shifts toward a consistent Redwood experience across its Cloud Applications, organizations must adapt their customization strategies accordingly. Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio is the platform that enables:
- Scalable, upgrade-safe UI customizations
- Full-stack visibility into project lifecycle and governance
- A modern DevOps workflow tailored for Oracle Redwood applications
Ready to Build on Oracle Redwood?
Elire’s experienced Oracle Cloud consultants help clients unlock the full potential of Oracle Redwood Visual Builder Studio—from architecture strategy to extension deployment. If your organization is ready to enhance its Redwood applications, partner with a trusted advisor who understands the full Oracle Cloud landscape. Get started on your Redwood journey with Elire by reaching out to [email protected]. In the meantime, subscribe to our monthly Cloud newsletter and get the latest in Oracle Cloud news and resources delivered to your inbox.
