Course Outline
Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Setup (3 hours)
- Odoo architecture overview: server, addons, and web framework
- Setting up a development environment (local vs containerized)
- Understanding module structure and manifest files
- Exploring Odoo’s developer mode and debugging tools
Module 2: Advanced Python Backend Development (5 hours)
- Deep dive into the Odoo ORM and model inheritance (classic and delegated)
- Advanced field types, computed fields, and onchange mechanisms
- Extending business logic with automated actions and scheduled jobs
- Security rules, record rules, and ACL configurations
- Working 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 views
- 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 in Odoo
Module 5: Extending and Improving the Barcode Module (4 hours)
- Exploring the Barcode module structure and workflow
- Implementing custom barcode scanning logic with OWL components
- Integrating barcode hardware and handling 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
- Offline mode and synchronization handling
Module 7: Testing, Debugging, and Deployment Best Practices (3 hours)
- Using Odoo shell and logging for troubleshooting
- Writing unit and integration tests for custom modules
- Packaging, versioning, and updating modules safely
- Deploying to staging and production environments
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Good understanding of Python programming
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern frameworks
- Experience with Odoo functional usage and basic module development
Audience
- Odoo developers seeking to deepen their technical expertise
- Python backend engineers working on ERP extensions
- Technical consultants maintaining or customizing Odoo environments
Testimonials (3)
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mihaela
Course - Odoo for Managers
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Course - Odoo for Developers
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