Introduction
Odoo 18 brings exciting new features and improvements to the popular open-source ERP platform. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the basics of Odoo development and show you how to create your first custom module.
Prerequisites
Before diving into Odoo development, make sure you have:
- Python 3.10 or higher installed
- PostgreSQL database
- Basic understanding of Python and XML
- Familiarity with MVC architecture
Setting Up Your Development Environment
First, let's set up a proper development environment:
# Clone Odoo 18
git clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git -b 18.0 --depth 1
# Create a virtual environment
python3 -m venv odoo-venv
source odoo-venv/bin/activate
# Install dependencies
pip install -r odoo/requirements.txt
Creating Your First Module
Every Odoo module follows a standard structure:
my_module/
├── __init__.py
├── __manifest__.py
├── models/
│ ├── __init__.py
│ └── my_model.py
├── views/
│ └── my_model_views.xml
├── security/
│ └── ir.model.access.csv
└── static/
└── description/
└── icon.png
Conclusion
This is just the beginning of your Odoo development journey. As you progress, you'll learn about advanced ORM operations, wizards, reports, web controllers, and OWL components.