Odoo leverages the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural

 Odoo leverages the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern to structure its application. This separation of concerns promotes clean code, easier maintenance, and a more modular approach to development. Here's a breakdown of how MVC functions within Odoo:

Model:

• Represents the core business logic and data of the application.

• Typically implemented using Python classes that interact with the PostgreSQL database.

• Manages data retrieval, storage, and manipulation using SQL queries.

• Enforces business rules and data integrity.

• Example in Odoo: A Python class representing a "Product" model would handle product information like name, description, price, and quantity. It would also manage functionalities like creating new products, updating product details, and deleting products from the database.

View:

• Responsible for presenting data to the user in a human-readable format.

• Primarily built using XML templates with support for CSS styling.

• Can also utilize JavaScript for dynamic content and user interactions.

• Does not contain any business logic and focuses solely on presentation.

• Example in Odoo: An XML template would define the layout for displaying product information on a web page. It would use placeholders to display product data retrieved from the model.

Controller:

• Acts as the intermediary between the Model and the View.

• Receives user requests from the web interface.

• Interacts with the Model to fetch or manipulate data based on the request.

• Passes the retrieved data to the appropriate View for presentation.

• Can also handle user actions and validations before interacting with the Model.

• Example in Odoo: A Python function triggered by a button click on the product creation form would be considered a controller. It would interact with the "Product" model to create a new product record in the database and then redirect the user to a confirmation view.

Benefits of MVC in Odoo:

• Separation of Concerns: Clean separation between data logic, presentation, and user interaction improves code maintainability and reusability.

• Flexibility: Changes to the Model or View don't necessarily require modifications to other components.

• Testability: Individual components (Model, View, Controller) can be tested independently, simplifying the development process.

• Teamwork: MVC facilitates collaboration between developers working on different aspects of the application.

By adhering to the MVC pattern, Odoo offers a well-structured framework for building robust and scalable business management applications.