--- title: "Michelle Skamene (@mskamene) | Hashnode" description: "Michelle Skamene (@mskamene) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@mskamene" --- @mskamene # Michelle Skamene @mskamene · Montreal · Joined May 2026 ### [Build It Yourself: A WhatsApp Returns Copilot with APEX, n8n, and a Bit of AI](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/whatsapp-apex-n8n-ai?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A step-by-step guide to building a WhatsApp bot with Oracle APEX, n8n, Twilio, and OpenAI, from first setup to a live RMA, with APEX making the calls. 11 min read · [mskamene.hashnode.dev](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/whatsapp-apex-n8n-ai?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 25](https://hashnode.com/posts/whatsapp-apex-n8n-ai/6a3d306e76b60b0fde5e5f5e) ### [I used to groan when someone asked for an ERD. I diagrammed the same schema five ways, and now I won't anymore.](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/five-ways-to-generate-an-erd-diagram?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I diagrammed one real database five ways — Mermaid, AI-rendered, AI-from-SQL, free web importers, and Oracle's VS Code reverse-engineering. 14 min read · [mskamene.hashnode.dev](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/five-ways-to-generate-an-erd-diagram?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/five-ways-to-generate-an-erd-diagram/6a21c445f27c6167550a25c8) ### [The 'Catalogue' Challenge: What Oracle APEX 26.1 Data Reporter Means for Developers](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/what-oracle-apex-26-1-data-reporter-means-for-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Oracle APEX 26.1's Data Reporter gives business users self-service reporting. The quality of what they build depends on what developers design first 16 min read · [mskamene.hashnode.dev](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/what-oracle-apex-26-1-data-reporter-means-for-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 19](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-oracle-apex-26-1-data-reporter-means-for-developers/6a0c80518837277411656cdc) ### [I Was Supposed to Be Building a WhatsApp Integration. I Got Distracted by Sparklines](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/i-was-supposed-to-be-building-a-whatsapp-integration-i-got-distracted-by-sparklines?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Build data-driven sparklines in Oracle APEX Cards using PL/SQL and vanilla JavaScript, gradient fill, animated draw, trend badges, and count-up animations included. 9 min read · [mskamene.hashnode.dev](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/i-was-supposed-to-be-building-a-whatsapp-integration-i-got-distracted-by-sparklines?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-was-supposed-to-be-building-a-whatsapp-integration-i-got-distracted-by-sparklines/6a01053ee3eebc2e20d58ef4) [May 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-was-supposed-to-be-building-a-whatsapp-integration-i-got-distracted-by-sparklines/6a01053ee3eebc2e20d58ef4) ### [Building a WhatsApp-Style Conversation Feed in APEX with Flexbox](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/building-a-whatsapp-style-conversation-feed-in-apex-with-flexbox?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Using a custom Classic Report template or a PL/SQL Dynamic Content region 7 min read · [mskamene.hashnode.dev](https://mskamene.hashnode.dev/building-a-whatsapp-style-conversation-feed-in-apex-with-flexbox?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-whatsapp-style-conversation-feed-in-apex-with-flexbox/6a00f74ae3eebc2e20cef5c8)