The JDE Connection

Hosts Chandra and Paul continue their conversation with Haiyan Wang to dive deeper into the practical use of Logic Extensions within JD Edwards and connect the dots between LEX, Form Extensions, and Workflow. The discussion builds on the previous episode, moving from introductory concepts to more sophisticated examples—like using form and logic extensions to tailor application behaviors and trigger workflows based on version control. Haiyan demonstrates how these tools can centralize approval processes for sensitive data changes, such as updating vendor addresses.
08:30 Logic Extensions and Workflow Deep Dive
14:59 Form Version Relationship Explained

20:23 Prototyping Before Involving Developers

23:25 Customization vs. Simplicity Debate

26:10 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:
Understanding Logic Extensions: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotos/understanding-logic-extensions.html

Logic Extensions for Business Analysts: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/lex-business-analysts/

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by Haiyan Wang, the architect and inventor of Logic Extensions, to discuss the power and practical applications of no-code/low-code tools within JD Edwards. Haiyan gives an overview and live demonstration of how Logic Extensions can be used to streamline processes, support decustomization, and improve efficiency—using examples like automating default values for form fields and enabling conditional logic beyond what standard event rules offer in a user-friendly development environment that minimizes the need for traditional programming skills.


04:49 Introducing Haiyan Wang

05:49 How did logic extensions come about?

09:31 Logic Extension Overview

13:35 Table I/O - Defining Data Structure

17:58 Defining API Mapping Parameters

18:50 Boolean Explanation

24:00 Form Extension with Logic Applied

28:49 Logic Extensions Enable Else-If

33:10 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:
Understanding Logic Extensions: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/cross-product/9.2/eotos/understanding-logic-extensions.html

Logic Extensions for Business Analysts: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/lex-business-analysts/

Ep 39: https://questoraclecommunity.org/learn/podcasts/thejdeconnection_episode39_decustomization-with-pete-cotton-part1/

Ep 40: https://questoraclecommunity.org/learn/podcasts/thejdeconnection_episode40_decustomization-with-pete-cotton-part2/

In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its practical applications for business analysts and JD Edwards users. They walk through the latest advancements in large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Llama, discuss how integrated tools such as Copilot and Zoom's AI assistant are transforming workplace productivity, and highlight the importance of prompt engineering. The conversation also covers AI-driven development trends, the emergence of powerful AI agents capable of automating entire workflows, and strategies for capturing organizational knowledge.


05:41 Large Language Models (LLM’s)

11:32 Embedded AI Assistant Tools

17:08 Virtual Research Assistant Tools

23:50 AI Driven Development Tools

25:37 AI Agents

34:51 Midwesternism of the Day

In this episode of JDE Connection, Chandra hosts solo as Paul is out sick, providing listeners with updates on a wide range of upcoming Quest events designed for the JD Edwards community. Chandra highlights the value of joining Special Interest Group (SIG) calls to connect with peers, share issues, and learn outside of conferences. She gives a detailed rundown of the JD Edwards Game Changers event, breaking down each day's focus, from low-code/no-code development to system administration, security, modernization, and automation. Other events, like webinars about order-to-cash transformation and Quest membership, are also spotlighted.


02:27 SIG Calls the week of 2/16/2026

03:33 Game Changers 2/23/2026 - 2/26/2026

08:21 Other Quest Events the week of 2/23/2026

09:47 Midwesternism

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul take their ongoing conversation with guest Nathan Diamond to discuss innovative uses of AI in the business analyst space, specifically within JD Edwards environments. Nathan Diamond shares how his IIBA certification and knowledge from the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) have empowered him to develop AI agents—using tools like Copilot and ChatGPT—to extract and organize requirements from meeting transcripts, improving consistency, efficiency, and collaboration across teams. They dig into the practical challenges of adopting such tools, the ongoing need for human judgment in business analysis, and the importance of keeping a personal touch in an AI-augmented world.
04:58 From BABOK Knowledge to AI in Action
12:58 Automation's Exciting and Scary Potential
15:54 Adopting Tools: People Challenges
20:46 AI Tools Enhancing Workflow Insights
22:20 Paul asks Chandra where she is at with AI
24:44 AI: Tool, Not Shortcut
27:28 Script Generation
29:50 Midwesternism of the Day