Introduction to Frappe — Frappe Tutorial By Itanand

Anand Mohan
3 min readJul 29, 2023

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Greetings, fellow developers and aspiring enthusiasts! My name is Anand Mohan, and I’m thrilled to welcome you all to this immersive 60-day Frappe development tutorial. As a seasoned software engineer and a passionate advocate for open-source technologies, I have had the privilege of working on numerous projects that have exposed me to the ever-evolving world of web development and enterprise solutions.

My journey into Frappe began with an insatiable curiosity for robust and scalable ERP systems. With each line of code I wrote and every application I crafted, I was captivated by the elegance and flexibility that Frappe offered. Over time, my expertise in Frappe development grew, and I found myself building custom applications, streamlining business processes, and helping organizations leverage the full potential of ERP solutions.

About the Tutorial:

In this comprehensive 60-day tutorial, we will embark on a transformative journey into the realm of Frappe development. Whether you are a seasoned developer aiming to expand your skill set or a budding enthusiast eager to dive into ERP-driven applications, this tutorial is crafted to cater to all levels of experience.

Frappe, a powerful and versatile full-stack framework, serves as the backbone of ERPNext, one of the most acclaimed open-source ERP systems. Our focus will be on mastering Frappe development, where we’ll create custom applications that seamlessly integrate with ERPNext, enabling businesses to operate with heightened efficiency and intelligence.

Throughout this tutorial, we will follow a structured and hands-on approach, diving deep into the core concepts, best practices, and advanced techniques to build feature-rich Frappe APPs. Each day, we’ll unlock new layers of knowledge, building upon the foundations we lay together.

Here’s an outline of the key topics we’ll be covering:

  1. Getting Started with Frappe: We’ll begin by understanding the essence of Frappe, exploring its architecture, and getting our development environment up and running.
  2. Setting Up Your First Frappe APP: In this module, we’ll create our inaugural Frappe APP, laying the groundwork for subsequent development.
  3. Models and Data Management: Learn to define and manage data models effectively, enabling seamless interactions with the ERPNext database.
  4. Building User Interfaces: Discover the art of crafting intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces using Frappe’s UI components.
  5. Custom Workflows and Actions: Harness the power of custom workflows and actions to automate business processes and enhance user experiences.
  6. Integrating with ERPNext: Seamlessly integrate your Frappe APP with the ERPNext ecosystem, unlocking the full potential of your applications.
  7. Advanced Features and Extensions: Explore the depths of Frappe’s capabilities by implementing advanced features and extending existing functionality.
  8. Testing, Debugging, and Optimization: Ensure your applications are robust and high-performing through rigorous testing, debugging, and optimization.
  9. Security and Deployment: Prioritize the security of your applications and learn the best practices for deploying Frappe APPs in production.

By the end of this tutorial, you will have not only honed your skills in Frappe development but also gained the confidence to build custom ERPNext solutions tailored to specific business needs.

I encourage you all to actively engage in discussions, share your insights, and collaborate with fellow learners to make this learning experience truly enriching.

So, let’s embark on this exhilarating 60-day journey into the world of Frappe development together. Get ready to unlock your potential, expand your horizons, and create remarkable applications that make a difference in the world of ERP solutions.

Let’s dive in!

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Anand Mohan

Hi ! I am Anand. I am a DevOps Engineer and Open Source Contributor love to learn and share new things everyday.