Author: Crispian Blackbourn

Crispian Blackbourn is a technologist with a background in electrical contracting, wholesale, and IT. A long-time open-source enthusiast, he focuses on prototyping ERP and POS solutions using iDempiere, Java, Spring Boot, and React. He centers on developing modular plugins and backend integrations that connect real-world retail operations with modern, scalable architectures. Outside of tech, he’s also a musician, husband, and father of five—bringing both creativity and practicality to everything he builds.

Demystifying iDempiere — Understanding What It Is and Who It’s For

Introduction This article aims to demystify iDempiere—to unravel what it is, who it’s for, and how to approach it, depending on your role. Given iDempiere’s long and rich history in the open-source ERP world, it’s no surprise that the lines between developers, integrators, and end users have become blurred. Over time, as the project grew organically, its…