Course Outline
Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Setup (3 hours)
- Overview of Odoo architecture: server, add-ons, and web framework.
- Configuring development environments (local or containerized).
- Grasping module composition and manifest file structures.
- Leveraging Odoo’s developer mode and debugging utilities.
Module 2: Advanced Python Backend Development (5 hours)
- In-depth analysis of the Odoo ORM and model inheritance (classic and delegated).
- Advanced field types, computed fields, and onchange handlers.
- Enhancing business logic through automated actions and scheduled jobs.
- Security configurations: record rules and ACLs.
- API utilization: XML-RPC, JSON-RPC, and external integrations.
Module 3: Customizing Views, Actions, and Workflows (4 hours)
- XML view types: form, tree, kanban, and search interfaces.
- Inheritance and extension of existing views.
- Advanced QWeb templating for dynamic content rendering.
- Development of server actions, automated workflows, and custom reporting.
Module 4: JavaScript Framework and OWL Fundamentals (4 hours)
- Odoo Web Client architecture and asset management.
- Introduction to the OWL (Odoo Web Library) framework.
- Component structure, state management, and lifecycle hooks.
- Debugging JavaScript and OWL components within Odoo.
Module 5: Extending and Improving the Barcode Module (4 hours)
- Analysis of Barcode module structure and operational workflows.
- Customizing barcode scanning logic via OWL components.
- Hardware integration and handling asynchronous events.
- Performance optimization and UI responsiveness for warehouse operations.
Module 6: Advanced POS Module Customization with OWL (5 hours)
- POS module architecture and data flow analysis.
- Customization of screens, actions, and payment logic.
- Feature development and plugin creation using OWL.
- Integration of custom APIs for loyalty, inventory, or promotions.
- Management of offline mode and data synchronization.
Module 7: Testing, Debugging, and Deployment Best Practices (3 hours)
- Troubleshooting using the Odoo shell and logging mechanisms.
- Authoring unit and integration tests for custom modules.
- Safe module packaging, versioning, and update processes.
- Deployment strategies for staging and production environments.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of Python programming principles.
- Knowledge of JavaScript and contemporary frameworks.
- Practical experience with Odoo’s functionality and fundamental module development.
Target Audience
- Odoo developers aiming to enhance their technical proficiency.
- Python backend engineers focused on ERP extensions.
- Technical consultants responsible for maintaining or customizing Odoo environments.
Testimonials (2)
the fact that it has folded our needs
mihaela
Course - Odoo for Managers
Exercises, and the fact that the trainer was able to answer all my questions.