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…
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…
Enhanced Security: Our Experience with the Expert Light Security Audit (powered by iDempiere) by Orange Cyberdefense Hello to all members of the iDempiere community! Today, TGI is delighted to share with you an enriching and reassuring experience we recently had.As a provider of SaaS software based on the open-source ERP iDempiere, the security of our…
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…
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 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. This month, we’re celebrating Alan Lescano for his outstanding contributions to iDempiere! Alan has played a key role in improving the UI/UX by enhancing the core code and…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
