iDempiere Developer
The ancient art of taming ERP dragons. Most flee at the sight of a purchase order — you shall learn to ride them. From plugin forging to workflow sorcery, this path turns apprentices into masters who can debug a stack trace blindfolded.
47
Lessons
5
Modules
4
Levels
1
Architecture
9 lessonsSystem architecture, OSGi framework, and core platform design.
- 1 OSGi Framework in iDempiere Explore the OSGi framework that powers iDempiere's modular plugin architecture.
- 2 Extension Points and Factories Learn to extend iDempiere through its factory pattern — model, callout, process, and event handlers.
- 3 Database Migration with 2Pack Master 2Pack, iDempiere's built-in tool for packaging and distributing Application Dictionary changes.
- 4 iDempiere REST API Access iDempiere data and operations through its RESTful API for external integrations.
- 5 Custom Web Services Build custom REST endpoints to expose iDempiere business logic to external applications.
- 6 Performance Tuning and Caching Optimize iDempiere performance through caching strategies, query optimization, and system tuning.
- 7 System Architecture Design Design scalable iDempiere deployments with multi-tenant architecture, clustering, and high availability.
- 8 Integration Patterns and Middleware Connect iDempiere with external systems using EDI, message queues, and middleware integration patterns.
- 9 Custom Authentication and SSO Implement custom authentication providers, LDAP integration, and Single Sign-On for enterprise deployments.
2
Financial Management
5 lessonsAccounting, cost management, and financial reporting.
- 1 Chart of Accounts and General Ledger Setup Configure iDempiere accounting foundation with chart of accounts, account schema, and general ledger.
- 2 Accounts Payable and Receivable Master the invoice-to-payment cycle for both vendors and customers in iDempiere.
- 3 Cost Management and Costing Methods Configure and manage product costing using standard, average, FIFO, LIFO, and other costing methods.
- 4 Multi-Currency and Multi-Org Accounting Handle multi-currency transactions and multi-organization accounting with consolidation.
- 5 Financial Reporting and Analysis Build custom financial reports and perform period-end closing in iDempiere.
3
General Foundation
22 lessonsCore iDempiere concepts shared across all specializations.
- 1 What is iDempiere? An introduction to iDempiere, the open-source ERP system, covering its history from Compiere and ADempiere, core ERP concepts, key features like the Application Dictionary, and the global community that drives its development.
- 2 iDempiere Architecture Overview A deep dive into iDempiere three-tier architecture, covering the database tier, OSGi-based application server with Eclipse Equinox, the ZK Ajax web client, the Application Dictionary model-driven approach, and how requests flow through the system.
- 3 Installing iDempiere A comprehensive step-by-step guide to installing iDempiere, covering system requirements, traditional Linux installation with PostgreSQL, Docker-based quick-start setup, configuration, verification with the Garden World demo, and troubleshooting common issues.
- 4 Navigating the User Interface A guided tour of the iDempiere web user interface, covering login and context selection, the menu tree, window and tab structure, toolbar buttons, field types, grid vs record views, query mode, keyboard shortcuts, and user preferences.
- 5 Understanding the Application Dictionary Learn how the Application Dictionary drives model-driven development through metadata tables.
- 6 Working with Windows and Tabs Master the window and tab structure that forms the backbone of the iDempiere user interface.
- 7 Data Model Fundamentals Explore the core database tables and entities that form the foundation of every iDempiere system.
- 8 Business Partner Management Learn to configure and manage customers, vendors, and employees as business partners in iDempiere.
- 9 Product and Price Management Configure products, pricing structures, and price lists to manage your product catalog in iDempiere.
- 10 Document Processing Basics Understand the document lifecycle in iDempiere from draft to completion, voiding, and reversal.
- 11 Basic Reporting with iDempiere Learn the fundamentals of generating reports using print formats, report views, and Jasper Reports.
- 12 User Roles and Security Configure role-based access control to secure your iDempiere system with proper permissions.
- 13 Application Dictionary Deep Dive Master advanced Application Dictionary techniques including custom windows, reference types, and validation rules.
- 14 Callouts and Field Validation Implement real-time field-level validation and dynamic behavior using iDempiere callouts.
- 15 Workflow Management Configure document workflows and approval processes to automate business operations.
- 16 Introduction to iDempiere Development Set up your development environment with Eclipse IDE and learn the fundamentals of iDempiere development.
- 17 The Model Layer (X_ and M_ Classes) Understand iDempiere's persistence layer through generated X_ classes and extensible M_ classes.
- 18 Data Migration Strategies Plan and execute data migrations from legacy systems to iDempiere with minimal risk.
- 19 Building Complete Business Solutions Lead iDempiere implementation projects from requirements gathering through go-live and beyond.
- 20 Contributing to iDempiere Core Join the iDempiere community as a contributor with the GitHub workflow, code standards, and review process.
- 21 iDempiere for Enterprise: Case Studies Explore real-world iDempiere deployments and learn from enterprise implementation experiences.
- 22 Certification Exam Preparation Review all modules and prepare for the iDempiere Developer Certification exam with practice scenarios.
4
Plugin Development
7 lessonsBuilding custom plugins, extensions, and integrations.
- 1 Creating Your First Plugin Build your first iDempiere plugin from scratch — project setup, configuration, and deployment.
- 2 Model Events and Event Handlers Implement event-driven business logic using iDempiere's model event system.
- 3 Custom Processes and Forms Create custom server processes and interactive forms to extend iDempiere's functionality.
- 4 Advanced UI Customization Customize iDempiere's web interface with custom ZK components, themes, and dashboard gadgets.
- 5 Report Development with Jasper Design professional reports using JasperReports Studio integrated with iDempiere.
- 6 Testing and Debugging Plugins Master testing and debugging techniques to build reliable iDempiere plugins.
- 7 Packaging and Deployment Package iDempiere plugins for distribution using P2 repositories and continuous integration.
5
Production
4 lessonsProduction orders, BOM management, inventory movement, and costing.
- 1 Production Overview Learn how to define Bills of Materials and create production orders using the MProduction API in iDempiere.
- 2 Inventory & Warehouse Management Master warehouse locator management, inventory queries, and inter-warehouse transfers using MMovement and MStorageOnHand.
- 3 Advanced Production & BOM Management Deep dive into production plans, lot tracking, BOM verification, and phantom assembly expansion in iDempiere.
- 4 Production Costing & Analysis Learn product costing methods, multi-level BOM cost rollup, and cost detail tracking in iDempiere.