Who this book is for

This book was written keeping in mind developers with minimal programming knowledge but a strong will to learn. The Odoo server is implemented in Python, and basic knowledge of Python programming is expected before getting started with the book. The main platform used to run Odoo is an Ubuntu/Debian system, but little previous knowledge on it is assumed. The code examples are kept simple and clear, and they are accompanied by appropriate explanations to help build up knowledge on them.

Teachers, trainers, and Odoo development managers will also find the book useful for helping their students or trainees to learn Odoo development skills.

Experienced developers, already familiar with Odoo, should also be able to benefit from this book. Not only does it consolidate their knowledge, but it also provides an easy way to get up to date with all the details that changed in the last Odoo versions, which are highlighted whenever the changes are significant.

Finally, this book should provide a solid reference to be used daily, both by newcomers and experienced developers. The documentation of the relevant differences between the several Odoo versions should also be a good resource for any developer working with different Odoo versions at the same time or porting modules to other versions.