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This PDF tutorial is perfect for beginners looking to learn Odoo development from scratch. It covers all the basics and provides step-by-step instructions for creating custom modules and workflows in Odoo.

Odoo is a powerful and versatile open-source software that businesses around the world use to manage various aspects of their operations. From accounting and human resources to sales and project management, Odoo offers a comprehensive suite of applications to help companies streamline their processes and improve efficiency.

For those new to Odoo development, getting started can seem intimidating. However, with the right resources and guidance, learning how to create custom modules and customize existing features can be a rewarding experience. In this tutorial, we will walk beginners through the basics of Odoo development and provide a step-by-step guide to creating their first custom module.

Before we begin, it's important to note that familiarity with Python programming language is recommended for understanding the concepts discussed in this tutorial. Additionally, having a basic understanding of Odoo's architecture and ORM (Object Relational Mapping) concepts will be helpful. If you're new to these topics, we recommend checking out the official Odoo documentation or enrolling in online courses to deepen your knowledge.

Getting Started with Odoo Development

To start developing custom modules for Odoo, you'll need to set up a development environment on your local machine. The easiest way to do this is by installing Odoo from source code. This will allow you to access and modify Odoo's core files, as well as create custom modules that extend its functionality.

To install Odoo from source code, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Odoo repository from GitHub:
```
git clone https://www.github.com/odoo/odoo.git
```

2. Install the required dependencies using pip:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

3. Create a new Odoo database by running the following command:
```
python odoo-bin -d mydatabase --addons-path=addons
```

4. Access the Odoo development server by entering the following URL in your web browser:
```
http://localhost:8069
```

Creating Your First Odoo Module

Now that you have set up your development environment, it's time to create your first custom module for Odoo. In this tutorial, we will create a simple module called my_module that adds a new menu item to the Odoo dashboard. Here's how to do it:

1. Create a new directory for your custom module inside the addons directory:
```
cd odoo/addons
mkdir my_module
cd my_module
```

2. Inside the my_module directory, create a manifest file named __manifest__.py with the following content:
```python
{
'name': 'My Module',
'version': '1.0',
'author': 'Your Name',
'depends': ['base'],
'data': [
'views/views.xml',
],
}
```

3. Next, create a new directory named views inside the my_module directory and add a new XML file named views.xml with the following content:
```xml



My Module
my_module_action




```

4. Restart the Odoo development server and update the module list:
```
python odoo-bin -d mydatabase --addons-path=addons
```

5. Navigate to the Odoo dashboard and you should see a new menu item called My Module added to the navigation bar.

Extending Your Custom Module

Once you have created your first custom module, you can start adding new features and functionalities to it. In the next section, we will show you how to create a new model in your module and define fields for it.

1. Inside the my_module directory, create a new Python file named models.py and add the following code to define a new model called my_model:
```python
from odoo import models, fields

class MyModel(models.Model):
_name = 'my_module.my_model'
_description = 'My Model'

name = fields.Char(string='Name', required=True)
description = fields.Text(string='Description')
```

2. Update the manifest file __manifest__.py to include the models.py file:
```python
{
'name': 'My Module',
'version': '1.0',
'author': 'Your Name',
'depends': ['base'],
'data': [
'views/views.xml',
'views/models.xml',
],
}
```

3. Create a new directory named models inside the my_module directory and add a new XML file named models.xml with the following content:
```xml



my_module.my_model.form
my_module.my_model