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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…

Pivot Tables in iDempiere

Did you know you can use pivot tables to interact and aggregate your data in iDempiere? Pivot tables are arguably Excel’s most powerful feature, which attracts users. iDempiere has long allowed users to easily download data as an Excel file for further analysis. However, it has now reached a new level by allowing users to…

Enhancing Data Integrity with VFormat RegEx Validations in iDempiere

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, maintaining data integrity is essential. Ensuring that the information entered into your system adheres to specific formats can prevent errors, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency. This is where VFormat RegEx validations in iDempiere come into play. Table of contents Understanding Regular Expressions (RegEx) Benefits of VFormat RegEx…

Running reports on DB Replicas

In 2019, Chuck Boecking hosted a presentation discussing environment management in iDempiere, where he also mentioned scaling environments in a load balance setting and utilizing DB replicas to run reports without impacting performance. This approach is incredibly powerful for ensuring smooth system operation, especially when running heavy reports or processes. In large-scale implementations like Palich’s,…

Marketing an open-source project – Part VIII – Key Points on Open Source Community Marketing

This is the eighth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. In this section, we explore the dynamic world of marketing within Open Source communities. Uncover the pivotal role of code, documentation, and community culture in attracting and retaining contributors. Dive into the collaborative efforts shaping transparent and inclusive marketing strategies. Discover insights…

iDempiere’s Financial Reports and the Power of Community Support

In line with our commitment to transparency and openness, we have published our first financial report. Moving forward, we will regularly share updates to provide insight into our financials. Who We Are We are a truly community-driven open-source project that does not rely on partnerships or memberships of any kind but thrives on the strength…

Marketing an open-source project – Part VII – Survey results

This is the seventh post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. This blog entry reveals insights from a survey on open-source software (OSS) community marketing. If you haven’t read the first article, you can find it here. Interview results The interview that was distributed online gathered a total of thirteen respondents. Firstly, I…

iDempiere Hero of the Month – December 2023

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 during December. Mohamed Dernoun was the most active user during the testing day in 2023, reporting 11 test scenarios. Helping during testing days contributes to smoother project releases.…

iDempiere 11 “Synergy”

Say hello to iDempiere 11 “Synergy”. The 11th release is now available and will be the maintained version throughout 2024. Once again, the community has chosen an excellent name for this milestone. Synergy within the iDempiere community plays a pivotal role in driving collaboration, innovation, and the overall success of the project. It amplifies the…

Marketing an open-source project – Part VI

This is the sixth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. This blog entry aims to explain the aim of the conducted research, which methodology approach was used and what are the known limitations of the findings. If you haven’t read the first article, you can find it here. METHODOLOGY The two main…