Odoo Development Cookbook - Fifth Edition: Build effective business applications using the latest features in Odoo 17

Take your Odoo development skills to the next level by following real-world examples to solve complex business problems with this trusted community edition book, officially endorsed by Odoo

Key Features

• Create web client components using the latest features in the Odoo Web Library
• Discover new widgets for display screens, fields, and attributes in Odoo 17
• Build apps and websites with confidence with the help of this trusted community edition
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

The latest version of the powerful Odoo framework uncovers a wide variety of features for rapid application development. Written by seasoned Odoo experts, this updated Odoo Development Cookbook will help you explore Odoo 17’s new features and use them to develop applications from scratch.

You'll learn about website development concepts and get to grips with the Odoo Web Library (OWL), as well as create a new Odoo module from the ground up before progressing to advanced framework concepts. The book also shows you how to modify existing applications, including Point of Sale (POS) applications. Going beyond backend development, you'll discover advanced JavaScript recipes for creating new views and widgets. You'll get a clear understanding of website development and be on your way to becoming a proficient Odoo developer by studying performance optimization, debugging, and automated testing.

By the end of this book, you'll have the knowledge you need to build impressive applications and be well-versed in Odoo development best practices.

What you will learn

• Build intuitive websites with Odoo CMS using dynamic building blocks
• Get to grips with advanced concepts such as caching, prefetching, and debugging
• Modify backend JavaScript components and POS applications with the updated OWL framework
• Connect and access any object in Odoo via Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
• Manage, deploy, and test an Odoo instance with Odoo.sh
• Configure IoT Box to add and upgrade Point of Sale (POS) hardware
• Find out how to implement in-app purchase services

Who this book is for

This book is for developers who are new to the Odoo framework and want to develop effective business applications. Experienced Odoo developers looking to revisit specific topics or discover new features in Odoo 17 may also benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of Python programming and JavaScript programming is necessary to get the most out of this book.

Table of Contents

1. Installing the Odoo Development Environment
2. Managing Odoo Server Instances
3. Creating Odoo Add-On Modules
4. Application Models
5. Basic Server-Side Development
6. Managing Module Data
7. Debugging Modules
8. Advanced Server-Side Development Techniques
9. Backend Views
10. Security Access
11. Internationalization
12. Automation, Workflows, Emails, and Printing
13. Web Server Development
14. CMS Website Development
15. Web Client Development
16. The Odoo Web Library (OWL)
17. In-App Purchasing with Odoo
18. Automated Test Cases
19. Managing, Deploying, and Testing with Odoo.sh
20. Remote Procedure Calls In Odoo
21. Performance Optimization
22. Point of Sale
23. Managing Emails in Odoo
24. Managing the IoT Box
25. Web Studio

Husen Daudi, a software developer with a Master's Degree from Gujarat University, India, is also a Six Sigma Black Belt consultant. He co-founded Serpent Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., a prominent Open Source ERP Service provider with over 100 IT specialists serving clients in more than 170 countries. With extensive experience in ERP implementation since 2007, he brings a unique approach to his work. Husen has played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining various ERP implementations in both public and private sectors. Outside of work, he is a hobbyist painter and cherishes spending time with his sons, Mufaddal and Yusuf

Jay Vora, a software engineer with a bachelor's degree from Gujarat University, India, is known for his thoughtful leadership, passion for development, and enthusiasm for technology. With over a decade of experience in ERPs since 2007, he co-founded Serpent Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of Odoo services. The company boasts a team of over 100 IT specialists serving clients across 170 countries. Jay is known for his sociable nature and active participation in various Odoo forums and social platforms. In addition to his technical pursuits, he is also a poet, writer, and avid blogger on topics ranging from motivation and cricket to ERP-related subjects.