Google has launched its AI documentation platform similar to NotebookLM, called CodeWiki. There exist a frappe documentation. New frappe users can read entire documentation which is automatically got created here. Google Code wiki frappe documentation
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Nice! As AI gets better and better the quality will improve
However I dont see GitHub - frappe/erpnext: Free and Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - I have requested them to make it
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Thanks for sharing this. There have been some other posts about the framework and its shortcomings - and even a proposal for a brand new framework - making me wonder if we were “wasting” our time… Not being a coder by profession, I asked Gemini (in the Google wiki-link you shared) the following question (see below).
Prompt:
”how does this framework compare to other alternatives? is this framework likely to be obsoleted by other emerging technologies?”
Answer:
Frappe Framework provides a full-stack platform for web application development, distinguishing itself with a metadata-driven architecture that integrates a Python backend with a client-side library. Its core strength lies in defining data models through Document objects and DocType definitions, which serve as blueprints for database schemas, forms, and business logic, as detailed in the frappe/frappe Overview. This approach allows for dynamic UI generation and customization, including workspaces, forms, and reports, all managed through the Frappe Desk.
Compared to other frameworks, Frappe’s integrated database abstraction layer supports multiple databases (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite) and synchronizes DocType and metadata with the underlying schema. It offers extensive communication capabilities, including RESTful and RPC APIs, WebSockets for real-time updates, and a comprehensive email management system. Process automation through specialized DocTypes and customizable fields, client scripts, and layout tools further enhance its flexibility.
The framework’s robust integration capabilities with external services like OAuth 2.0, webhooks, and various third-party platforms (see Integrations and External Services) make it adaptable to diverse ecosystems. Application modules are managed with export/import mechanisms for version control, and a patch execution system handles updates and migrations, as noted in Application Modules and Updates. Frontend assets are optimized using ESBuild for efficient delivery, as described in Asset Bundling and Processing. The Command Line Interface (CLI) (Command Line Interface (CLI)) provides powerful tools for site and application management.
While new technologies continuously emerge, Frappe’s metadata-driven architecture and comprehensive, integrated features for data modeling, UI management, server-side logic, and integrations position it as a resilient platform. Its focus on streamlining development for data-centric solutions and its continuous evolution with features like ESBuild for asset bundling suggest a commitment to staying current. The framework’s ability to adapt and extend through custom DocTypes, scripts, and integrations may help it avoid rapid obsolescence by allowing it to incorporate or interoperate with emerging technologies.
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Its just crazy how many of these have popped up and the intense competition between them
However I think to really learn the framework you can refer to these (some might be AI generated): -