Introduction In today’s competitive manufacturing industry, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s survival. From managing raw materials to tracking finished goods, manufacturers face complex workflows and tight deadlines. That’s where ERPNext comes in — an open-source ERP system built on the Frappe Framework, designed to simplify and automate manufacturing processes. If you’re running a factory, workshop,…
Why ERPNext Consulting is Booming in 2025 ERPNext has become one of the fastest-growing open-source ERP platforms in the world. Built on the Frappe Framework, it’s cost-effective, highly customizable, and widely adopted by small to mid-sized businesses globally. With more companies moving away from expensive proprietary ERPs like SAP and Oracle, ERPNext consultants are in…
Why Advanced Customization Matters Once your Frappe app is live, you’ll want to: This is where Client Scripts, Server Scripts, Webhooks, and Background Jobs shine. 1. Client Scripts Client scripts run in the browser (frontend). Use them to customize forms, validate data, or trigger actions without a page reload. Example: Auto-fill a field based on…
Why Frappe is Perfect for SaaS The Frappe Framework is already built for multi-tenancy, role-based permissions, and rapid UI generation — three things every SaaS product needs. You can go from idea to MVP in weeks, not months. 1. Understanding Multi-Tenancy in Frappe In SaaS, multiple customers (tenants) share the same app but have isolated…
Why Deployment Matters Local development is great for testing, but if you want real users, your Frappe app must run on a secure, stable, production-ready server. In this part, we’ll set up: 1. Server Requirements For a smooth production setup, use: 2. Install Basic Packages 3. Configure MariaDB for Frappe Inside MySQL: 4. Install Bench…
Why Advanced Features Matter By now, you can build a complete CRUD app in Frappe. But real-world apps need: That’s where these advanced features come in. 1. Webhooks: Pushing Data to External Services Webhooks let Frappe send data to another system automatically when something changes. Example: Notify Slack when a task is completed Now, whenever…
Why Permissions Matter in Frappe If your app lets everyone see everything, it’s a security disaster. Frappe’s built-in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) lets you: 1. The Basics: Roles in Frappe Example: 2. Setting Up Roles Repeat for Employee. 3. Assigning Roles to Users 4. Setting Permissions for a DocType This ensures employees can only view…
Why Frontend Development in Frappe is Different Unlike frameworks where you build the UI from scratch, Frappe gives you two types of frontends: With Frappe, you can: 1. Desk UI Customization with Client Scripts Client Scripts are JavaScript snippets attached to a DocType that run in the browser. Example: Auto-fill due date with today’s date…
Why Backend Development in Frappe Matters Frontend determines how your app looks. Backend determines how your app works. In Frappe, backend development means: 1. Writing Python Methods in DocTypes Every DocType can have a Python controller file (created when you used –create-controller). Example: Auto-set a status when due date passes. Key events you can use:…
Goal of This Tutorial By the end of this guide, you’ll have: Step 1 – Create a New Frappe App Make sure you’re inside your bench folder. You’ll be asked: Step 2 – Install the App on Your Site This makes the app available on your site. Step 3 – Create Your First DocType Run:…
Why Understanding Frappe’s Architecture Matters Many beginners jump straight into creating DocTypes and scripts without understanding how Frappe’s components fit together. If you understand how data flows and which layer does what, you’ll: The Building Blocks of Frappe The Frappe Framework follows an MVC-inspired architecture (Model-View-Controller) — but with its own twist. 1. DocType (Model)…
What is the Frappe Framework? The Frappe Framework is a full-stack, open-source web application framework built with Python and JavaScript. It’s the underlying technology that powers ERPNext, but it’s not limited to ERP systems — you can build any kind of web app, from small tools to large-scale SaaS platforms. Unlike many frameworks, Frappe comes…
Part 1 – Introduction to Frappe Framework Part 2 – Understanding the Frappe Architecture Part 3 – Your First Frappe App Part 4 – Backend Development in Frappe Part 5 – Frontend Development in Frappe Part 6 – User Permissions & Roles Part 7 – Advanced Features Part 8 – Deploying Frappe Apps Part 9…
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, businesses need agile, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to manage their operations. Enter ERPNext—an open-source ERP system that’s transforming how small, medium, and large enterprises handle accounting, inventory, HR, manufacturing, and more. Built by Frappe Technologies in India, ERPNext is gaining global attention for its ease of use, modular design, and…
The ERPNext community is buzzing again! After a successful 2024 event, the much-anticipated Frappeverse India 2025 — the flagship conference for ERPNext enthusiasts, developers, business users, and open-source advocates — is set to take place in Mumbai on 11–12 September 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned ERPNext developer, an open-source believer, or a business exploring ERP…
