Course Outline
Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Setup (3 hours)
- Overview of Odoo architecture: server, addons, and web framework.
- Setting up a development environment (local versus 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
- Solid understanding of Python programming.
- Familiarity with JavaScript and modern frameworks.
- Experience with functional Odoo usage and basic module development.
Audience
- Odoo developers looking to deepen their technical expertise.
- Python backend engineers involved in ERP extensions.
- Technical consultants responsible for maintaining or customizing Odoo environments.
Testimonials (3)
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.
Mothibi - National Youth Development Agency
Course - Odoo for Developers
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