Author: Diego Ruiz

I am a systems engineer with a great passion for open source, software development, and technology in general. I have been part of the iDempiere community since 2012. I believe the enterprise world is one of the most aggressive environments out there. Companies tend to ruthlessly compete against each other. That is why seeing competitors co-exist and cooperate in harmony in iDempiere (and OSS communities in general) is so interesting to me.

Status Line as Dashboard Widget

As a business in operation, we can easily be buried under tons of information coming from all directions. What we need are business insights. This feature allows us to highlight the most valuable and/or actionable pieces of information directly in the user’s interface, making it readily accessible for every user. Table of contents Benefits Step-by-step…

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…

Running Processes Across Multiple Records in iDempiere’s Window Grid View

If you’re an iDempiere user, you may often need to run a process on multiple records simultaneously. This can be particularly useful for tasks like batch updating, mass approval, or executing custom processes across selected records. Fortunately, iDempiere provides a powerful feature that allows you to do just that, directly from the window grid view.…

Enhancing Data Integrity with VFormat RegEx Validations in iDempiere

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, maintaining data integrity is essential. Ensuring that the information entered into your system adheres to specific formats can prevent errors, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency. This is where VFormat RegEx validations in iDempiere come into play. Table of contents Understanding Regular Expressions (RegEx) Benefits of VFormat RegEx…

Marketing an open-source project – Part VIII – Key Points on Open Source Community Marketing

This is the eighth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. In this section, we explore the dynamic world of marketing within Open Source communities. Uncover the pivotal role of code, documentation, and community culture in attracting and retaining contributors. Dive into the collaborative efforts shaping transparent and inclusive marketing strategies. Discover insights…

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,…

Marketing an open-source project – Part VII – Survey results

This is the seventh post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. This blog entry reveals insights from a survey on open-source software (OSS) community marketing. If you haven’t read the first article, you can find it here. Interview results The interview that was distributed online gathered a total of thirteen respondents. Firstly, I…

iDempiere Hero of the Month – December 2023

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 December. Mohamed Dernoun was the most active user during the testing day in 2023, reporting 11 test scenarios. Helping during testing days contributes to smoother project releases.…

iDempiere 11 “Synergy”

Say hello to iDempiere 11 “Synergy”. The 11th release is now available and will be the maintained version throughout 2024. Once again, the community has chosen an excellent name for this milestone. Synergy within the iDempiere community plays a pivotal role in driving collaboration, innovation, and the overall success of the project. It amplifies the…

iDempiere Hero of the Month – November 2023

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 November. Jose Leite has been exceptionally active lately, contributing code to the core, reporting issues, and suggesting new features in JIRA over the last few months. José…