Course Outline
Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Setup (3 hours)
- Overview of Odoo architecture: server, addons, and the web framework
- Establishing a development environment (local versus containerized)
- Grasping module structure and manifest files
- Exploring 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
- Enhancing business logic through automated actions and scheduled jobs
- Configuring security rules, record rules, and ACLs
- Interfacing with 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 configurations
- Extending and inheriting existing views
- Advanced QWeb templating and dynamic content rendering
- Creating 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)
- Understanding components, state management, and lifecycle hooks
- Debugging JavaScript code and OWL components within Odoo
Module 5: Extending and Improving the Barcode Module (4 hours)
- Examining the Barcode module structure and workflow
- Implementing custom barcode scanning logic using OWL components
- Integrating barcode hardware and managing asynchronous events
- Optimizing performance and UI responsiveness for warehouse operations
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)
- Utilizing the 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
- A solid grasp of Python programming principles
- Knowledge of JavaScript and contemporary frameworks
- Practical experience with Odoo’s functional use and foundational module development
Target Audience
- Odoo developers looking to sharpen their technical depth
- Python backend engineers engaged in ERP extension projects
- Technical consultants responsible for maintaining or customizing Odoo deployments
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.