Tag: open source community

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…

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…

Feedback after a Security Audit

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…

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…

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…

Hacktoberfest 2024 and iDempiere

Join iDempiere at Hacktoberfest 2024: Contribute, Learn, and Grow! We are excited to announce that iDempiere will participate again in the Hacktoberfest 2024! 🎉 This is an incredible opportunity for community members of all experience levels to contribute to the growth of the iDempiere open-source community, and make meaningful contributions to one of the leading…

Data Tables in iDempiere

iDempiere’s powerful reporting system allows users to organize, present, and analyze data with ease, and one of the essential features of this system is Data Tables. These tables present detailed, structured information in a clear, tabular format, enabling businesses to view important data at a glance. While Pivot tables allow you to aggregate data, data…

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…

Marketing an open-source project – Part IX – Effective Marketing Strategies in Open Source Software Projects

This is the ninth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. This article explores the strategies successful OSS communities like Ubuntu, Fedora, and WordPress use to enhance their brand awareness and community engagement. From organizing dedicated marketing teams to leveraging co-marketing initiatives with major companies, we’ll delve into the methods that help these…

iDempiere Hero of the Month – January 2024

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 January. Jesus Castillo is an example of consistency and community service. He has been highly active in helping people in the Spanish and English forums. Throughout 2023,…