Step by Step Guide to Building an Odoo ERP API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Odoo ERP API integration? Great! We'll be using the awesome erppeek package to make our lives easier. Let's get cracking!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got:

• A Python environment (3.6+ recommended)
• Odoo instance details (URL, database, username, password)
• erppeek installed (pip install erppeek)

Connecting to Odoo

First things first, let's establish a connection:

import erppeek

client = erppeek.Client(
    'http://localhost:8069',
    'your_database',
    'your_username',
    'your_password'
)

If everything's set up correctly, you're now connected! If not, don't panic – double-check your credentials and make sure your Odoo instance is running.

Basic CRUD Operations

Now for the fun part – let's play with some data!

Creating Records

new_partner = client.model('res.partner').create({
    'name': 'John Doe',
    'email': '[email protected]'
})

Reading Records

partner = client.model('res.partner').get(new_partner)
print(partner.name)  # Output: John Doe

Updating Records

partner.write({'phone': '123-456-7890'})

Deleting Records

partner.unlink()

Advanced Queries

Let's get fancy with our data retrieval:

partners = client.model('res.partner').search_read(
    [('customer_rank', '>', 0)],
    ['name', 'email'],
    order='create_date desc',
    limit=5
)

This fetches the 5 most recently created customers, returning only their names and emails.

Working with Relations

Odoo's relational fields are a breeze with erppeek:

# Many2one
company = client.model('res.company').get(1)
partner.company_id = company

# One2many
for child in partner.child_ids:
    print(child.name)

# Many2many
partner.category_id = [1, 2, 3]  # Set tags by ID

Calling Methods

Need to call a specific Odoo method? No problem:

invoice = client.model('account.move').get(1)
invoice.action_post()  # Confirm the invoice

Error Handling and Logging

Always be prepared for the unexpected:

import logging

logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

try:
    result = client.execute('res.partner', 'check_access_rights', 'read')
except Exception as e:
    logger.error(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}")

Best Practices

1. Manage your connections wisely – don't create a new client for every operation.
2. Use search_read instead of separate search and read calls for better performance.
3. Always validate user inputs before sending them to Odoo.
4. Use proper error handling to make your integration robust.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build powerful Odoo integrations using Python and erppeek. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of what you can do.

For more in-depth examples and a complete code repository, check out my GitHub repo [link to your repo]. Happy coding, and may your integrations be ever smooth and bug-free!