Author: Diego Ruiz

I am a systems engineer with a great passion for open source, software development, and technology in general. I have been part of the iDempiere community since 2012. I believe the enterprise world is one of the most aggressive environments out there. Companies tend to ruthlessly compete against each other. That is why seeing competitors co-exist and cooperate in harmony in iDempiere (and OSS communities in general) is so interesting to me.

Manage Your Saved Queries with Ease in iDempiere

A new feature has arrived in iDempiere’s Find Window, making it easier than ever to manage your saved queries. The new Advanced Options menu puts quick actions right at your fingertips so you can set your favorites, share with your team, or do a little cleanup, all with just a click. Discover the Advanced Options…

Join iDempiere in Hacktoberfest 2025

Join iDempiere in Hacktoberfest 2025: Four Repositories Ready for Your Contributions! October marks an exciting time for the open-source community worldwide, and iDempiere is thrilled to announce our participation in Hacktoberfest 2025! This annual event encourages developers, documenters, and enthusiasts to contribute to open source projects throughout the month of October. Whether seasoned or new…

iDempiere Hero of the Month – July 2025

iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions. We are proud to recognize Réka Bede as iDempiere’s Hero of the Month! As a talented UX/UI designer, Reka has made a significant impact on the iDempiere community.…

Recap: iDempiere Conference & Workshop in Budapest

The iDempiere community gathered in Budapest for an inspiring conference and workshop, where contributors, implementers, and enthusiasts joined forces to shape the future of the project. Here’s a summary of the key topics and initiatives discussed: 🚀 Development Highlights 📚 Documentation & Onboarding 🌐 REST & Integrations 📊 Business Intelligence (BI) A new BI Focus…

iDempiere Survey 2025 Results

What the Community Thinks: iDempiere Survey 2025 Results Introduction From time to time, the iDempiere community comes together to share insights, feedback, and suggestions about the platform that powers their businesses. The iDempiere Survey 2025 brought in responses from 88 participants across the globe — developers, ERP users, business owners, and implementers. The results give…

Building Awareness, Not Just Code: Lessons on Marketing for Open-Source Projects

As someone deeply passionate about open-source software, I’ve always believed in the power of collaboration. Through my research, I discovered that having great code isn’t always enough. With over 67 million open-source projects on GitHub alone, standing out requires more than just functionality—it requires communication, visibility, and a shared purpose. I found that OSS and…

Understanding REST API and Its Importance in iDempiere Development

Why this Post Matters We want to communicate two important points: Table of contents What is a REST API? Why is REST API Important? How REST API Expands iDempiere as a Development Framework Exploring iDempiere Swagger for REST API Conclusion What is a REST API? REST (Representational State Transfer) API is a widely used architectural…

Dynamic Filter per Table

Managing data access effectively is crucial in any ERP system. With Dynamic Validation per Table, iDempiere offers a powerful and flexible way to control data visibility at a system-wide level or based on specific users and roles. Similar to PostgreSQL’s Row Level Security (RLS), this feature ensures that users only see the relevant information while…

iDempiere 12 “Kudos”

The highly anticipated iDempiere 12 LTS is here! Loaded with exciting new features, UI/UX enhancements, and performance improvements, this release represents a major milestone for the iDempiere community. Kudos! Once again, for the 12th iteration, both business users and developers across the globe are treated to new functionalities that elevate their daily interactions with iDempiere…

The Power of JSON Fields in iDempiere

In today’s fast-paced world of business applications, flexibility is key. JSON is a commonly used data format with diverse applications in data interchange, especially for web applications communicating with servers. With the development of the REST API in iDempiere, the system has become highly flexible. Additionally, with the new support for native JSON fields, this…