Introducing Standard Doctypes

In the realm of software development, managing diverse data types efficiently is crucial for seamless operations. Frappe, the versatile framework powering ERPNext, offers a robust solution with its standardized Doctypes. Let’s delve into how these Doctypes streamline data management across various industries.

Airline Booking Doctype: Managing airline bookings involves juggling passenger details, flight information, booking statuses, and payment records. Frappe simplifies this process with its predefined “Airline Booking” Doctype. With fields like Passenger Name, Flight Details, Booking Status, and Payment Information, users can effortlessly track and manage bookings from reservation to payment.

Hotel Booking Doctype: Similarly, hotel bookings entail managing guest information, check-in/out dates, room details, booking statuses, and payments. Frappe’s “Hotel Booking” Doctype streamlines this process with fields tailored for the hospitality industry. Hoteliers can efficiently organize reservations and payments, ensuring a seamless guest experience.

Passenger Name Record (PNR) Doctype: For airlines and travel agencies, Passenger Name Records (PNRs) are vital for tracking passenger information and flight details. Frappe’s “Passenger Name Record” Doctype offers a standardized solution for managing PNRs. With fields for Passenger Name, Flight Details, and Booking Status, users can easily monitor and update reservation statuses.

API Log Doctype: Behind the scenes, APIs play a crucial role in integrating systems and exchanging data. Frappe simplifies API management with its “API Log” Doctype. This standardized template tracks API interactions, capturing timestamps, endpoints, request data, response data, and status codes. Developers can monitor API activity, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance with ease.

Benefits of Standardized Doctypes: By leveraging Frappe’s standardized Doctypes, businesses gain several benefits:

  1. Efficiency: Predefined fields eliminate the need to design data structures from scratch, speeding up development and deployment.
  2. Consistency: Standardized formats ensure uniformity across applications, reducing errors and improving data integrity.
  3. Scalability: With Frappe’s flexible framework, businesses can easily scale their operations without worrying about data management complexities.
  4. Customization: While standardized Doctypes offer a solid foundation, Frappe allows for customization to meet specific business requirements.

Doctypes:

  1. Airline Booking:
  • Doctype Name: Airline Booking
  • Fields:
  • Passenger Name (Data Type: Data)
  • Flight Details (Data Type: Text)
  • Booking Status (Data Type: Select)
  • Payment Information (Data Type: Currency)
  1. Hotel Booking:
  • Doctype Name: Hotel Booking
  • Fields:
  • Guest Name (Data Type: Data)
  • Check-in Date (Data Type: Date)
  • Check-out Date (Data Type: Date)
  • Room Details (Data Type: Text)
  • Booking Status (Data Type: Select)
  • Payment Information (Data Type: Currency)
  1. Passenger Name Record (PNR):
  • Doctype Name: Passenger Name Record
  • Fields:
  • Passenger Name (Data Type: Data)
  • Flight Details (Data Type: Text)
  • Booking Status (Data Type: Select)
  1. API Log:
  • Doctype Name: API Log
  • Fields:
  • Timestamp (Data Type: Datetime)
  • API Endpoint (Data Type: Data)
  • Request Data (Data Type: Text)
  • Response Data (Data Type: Text)
  • Status Code (Data Type: Int)