Course Outline
Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Setup (3 hours)
- Overview of Odoo architecture: server, addons, and web framework.
- Configuring a development environment (local or containerized).
- Analyzing module structure and manifest files.
- Investigating Odoo’s developer mode and debugging utilities.
Module 2: Advanced Python Backend Development (5 hours)
- In-depth exploration of the Odoo ORM and model inheritance (classic and delegated).
- Advanced field types, computed fields, and onchange mechanisms.
- Extending business logic via automated actions and scheduled jobs.
- Managing security rules, record rules, and ACL configurations.
- Utilizing APIs: XML-RPC, JSON-RPC, and external integrations.
Module 3: Customizing Views, Actions, and Workflows (4 hours)
- Understanding XML views: form, tree, kanban, and search views.
- Extending and inheriting existing views.
- Advanced QWeb templating and dynamic content rendering.
- Designing server actions, automated workflows, and custom reports.
Module 4: JavaScript Framework and OWL Fundamentals (4 hours)
- Odoo Web Client architecture and asset bundling.
- Introduction to the OWL framework (Odoo Web Library).
- Grasping components, state management, and lifecycle hooks.
- Debugging JavaScript code and OWL components within Odoo.
Module 5: Extending and Improving the Barcode Module (4 hours)
- Analyzing the Barcode module structure and workflow.
- Implementing custom barcode scanning logic with OWL components.
- Integrating barcode hardware and managing asynchronous events.
- Optimizing performance and UI responsiveness for warehouse workflows.
Module 6: Advanced POS Module Customization with OWL (5 hours)
- Understanding the POS module architecture and data flow.
- Customizing screens, actions, and payment logic.
- Adding new features and plugins using OWL.
- Integrating custom APIs for loyalty, inventory, or promotions.
- Handling offline mode and synchronization.
Module 7: Testing, Debugging, and Deployment Best Practices (3 hours)
- Leveraging Odoo shell and logging for troubleshooting.
- Writing unit and integration tests for custom modules.
- Packaging, versioning, and safely updating modules.
- Deploying to staging and production environments.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Proficient command of Python programming.
- Working knowledge of JavaScript and contemporary frameworks.
- Practical experience with Odoo functionality and foundational module development.
Target Audience
- Odoo developers looking to deepen their technical proficiency.
- Python backend engineers specializing in ERP extensions.
- Technical consultants responsible for maintaining or customizing Odoo installations.
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.