Connect Odoo with PHP Based Systems
In this video you will learn how to connect from PHP based systems like Wordpress, Magento , Concrete5, Joomla, and any other PHP based system to Odoo. Create transactions, search for records, or call methods within Odoo from PHP using XML-RPC.
Using XML-RPC to Integrate Odoo with PHP based Systems
Often times it can be of great value to integrate Odoo with other systems. For example, while Odoo has a powerful content manager there is still a big demand for WordPress websites due to the many templates available and web designers who are experienced with those tools. Using XML-RPC you can integrate with WordPress, Joomla, Magento and more allowing you more options in how you implement Odoo.
Odoo's API allows full access to CRUD Methods
In this video you will learn to use Odoo's API directly from PHP with full access to CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete/Unlink) methods. For example using the read methods you can pull data from Odoo to update a WordPress page with live transaction data. Using the update method you could allow a Joomla or Magento website to approve a quote in Odoo. The options for integrating Odoo are limitless once you understand the API.
Solving Real World Business Problems With Odoo
More times than not Odoo will come into businesses that already have some existing software platforms. This could be Quickbooks for Payroll, a well established Magento website for eCommerce, or a custom PHP based application that handles lead processing. Even in the best of circumstances business-to-business solutions will often require integration. Understanding how Odoo can integrate with existing systems can offer you more options in transitioning a business to Odoo.