Mastering Frappe Framework: From Zero to SaaS

Part 1 – Introduction to Frappe Framework

• What is the Frappe Framework?
• Why it’s not just for ERPNext.
• Key features (MVC architecture, DocTypes, REST API, Webhooks, Permissions, etc.)
• How it compares to Django/Laravel.
• Installing Frappe locally with Bench.

Part 2 – Understanding the Frappe Architecture

• DocTypes and their role.
• Server scripts, client scripts, and how they interact.
• Understanding the Frappe ORM.
• Lifecycle hooks (before_save, on_update, etc.).

Part 3 – Your First Frappe App

• Creating a new app.
• Setting up your first DocType.
• Adding fields and understanding field types.
• Custom scripts for interactivity.

Part 4 – Backend Development in Frappe

• Working with Python methods in DocTypes.
• Fetching, inserting, and updating data with Frappe ORM.
• Using Frappe’s scheduler for background jobs.
• Sending email notifications.

Part 5 – Frontend Development in Frappe

• Using Frappe’s built-in UI components.
• Jinja templating.
• Adding custom pages and reports.
• REST API integration.

Part 6 – User Permissions & Roles

• Understanding Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Setting up custom permissions.
• Using Permission Rules for complex logic.

Part 7 – Advanced Features

• Webhooks and API integrations.
• Real-time updates with Frappe’s socket.io.
• Workflow engine for approvals.

Part 8 – Deploying Frappe Apps

• Setting up production server with Nginx & Supervisor.
• Bench commands for deployment.
• SSL configuration.
• Backup & restore.

Part 9 – Building a SaaS Product with Frappe

• Multi-tenancy in Frappe.
• Subscription and payment integration.
• Versioning & update strategy.
• Scaling for multiple clients.

Part 10 – Frappe Best Practices

• Folder structure & naming conventions.
• Git version control with Frappe apps.
• Writing maintainable server & client scripts.
• Performance optimization.