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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Odoo Development Architecture and Environment Configuration (3 hours)

  • Overview of Odoo architecture: covering the server, addons, and web framework
  • Establishing a development environment (choosing between local and containerized setups)
  • Comprehending module structure and manifest files
  • Exploring Odoo's developer mode and associated debugging utilities

Module 2: Advanced Python Backend Development (5 hours)

  • In-depth exploration of the Odoo ORM and model inheritance methods (classic and delegated)
  • Advanced field types, computed fields, and onchange mechanisms
  • Expanding business logic through automated actions and scheduled tasks
  • Configuring security rules, record rules, and ACLs
  • Interacting with APIs: XML-RPC, JSON-RPC, and external system integrations

Module 3: Customizing Views, Actions, and Workflows (4 hours)

  • Understanding XML views: including form, tree, kanban, and search types
  • Extending and inheriting from existing views
  • Advanced QWeb templating techniques for dynamic content rendering
  • Developing server actions, automated workflows, and bespoke reports

Module 4: JavaScript Framework and OWL Foundations (4 hours)

  • Architecture of the Odoo Web Client and asset bundling strategies
  • Introduction to the OWL framework (Odoo Web Library)
  • Grasping component structures, state management, and lifecycle hooks
  • Techniques for debugging JavaScript code and OWL components within Odoo

Module 5: Enhancing and Extending the Barcode Module (4 hours)

  • Analyzing the structure and workflow of the Barcode module
  • Implementing custom barcode scanning logic using OWL components
  • Integrating barcode hardware and managing asynchronous events
  • Optimizing performance and UI responsiveness to support warehouse workflows

Module 6: Advanced POS Module Customization using OWL (5 hours)

  • Understanding the architectural design and data flow of the POS module
  • Customizing user screens, actions, and payment processing logic
  • Adding new features and plugins utilizing OWL
  • Integrating custom APIs for loyalty programs, inventory management, or promotions
  • Managing offline mode capabilities and data synchronization

Module 7: Best Practices for Testing, Debugging, and Deployment (3 hours)

  • Leveraging Odoo shell and logging features for troubleshooting
  • Authoring unit and integration tests for custom modules
  • Safely handling module packaging, versioning, and updates
  • Deploying solutions to both staging and production environments

Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Solid proficiency in 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 focused on ERP extensions
  • Technical consultants responsible for maintaining or customizing Odoo environments

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