Future of Odoo Developers in the AI Era: How to Adapt and Thrive
Riding the AI Wave: How Odoo Developers Can Stay Relevant and Excel in a Changing Tech Landscape
Nikhil krishnan • Team Lead | Senior Odoo Software Engineer
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “future technology” — it’s here, evolving at a rapid pace, and transforming how we work every single day. From ChatGPT to AI-assisted coding, industries are witnessing a huge shift. And the Odoo ecosystem is no exception.
With latest Odoo versions introducing built-in AI features, the role of an Odoo developer is bound to evolve. Let’s explore what’s changing, what opportunities lie ahead, and how developers can adapt to stay relevant.
1. AI is Becoming a Core Part of Odoo
Odoo has been gradually adding AI-powered capabilities in recent versions, but Odoo 19 takes it a step further.
Prompt-Based Reporting: You can now generate complex reports or fetch data just by typing a natural language prompt. For example, “Show me last month’s top-selling products” — and the report is ready.
Data Insights on Demand: AI can quickly analyze large datasets, providing summaries, trends, and forecasts without manual filtering.
These features are reducing the time spent on manual queries and report building — a task that was once a developer’s domain.
2. AI Can Build Odoo Custom Modules Faster
Thanks to AI-assisted coding tools, creating custom Odoo modules is becoming faster and more efficient:
Automated Code Generation: AI can write boilerplate code for models, views, and workflows.
Error Detection: AI can suggest fixes and prevent common coding issues in real time.
Module Enhancement: Need an extra feature? AI can draft the initial code structure, saving hours of development time.
However, while AI can accelerate development, it still needs human oversight to ensure code quality, business logic alignment, and security compliance.
3. What Does This Mean for Odoo Developers?
The rise of AI doesn’t mean Odoo developers will be replaced — but it does mean the role will shift:
From Code Writers to Solution Architects: Instead of spending all day coding, developers will increasingly focus on designing solutions, integrating systems, and ensuring that AI outputs align with business needs.
Higher Productivity Expectations: Businesses will expect faster delivery timelines because AI will handle repetitive coding tasks.
More Value on Strategic Skills: Developers who understand the business processes and customization needs will be in high demand.
4. How to Survive and Thrive in the AI Era
Adapting is the key to staying ahead. Here’s how Odoo developers can future-proof their careers:
a) Embrace AI Tools
Don’t fear AI — use it. Learn how to integrate AI APIs, leverage Odoo’s AI features, and use AI-assisted coding to speed up your work.
b) Focus on Business Understanding
The best developers don’t just write code — they understand workflows, industry needs, and how Odoo can optimize operations.
c) Improve Integration Skills
AI-powered systems often need to work alongside other platforms (CRM, ERP, e-commerce, etc.). Learn how to integrate Odoo with AI services like OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or custom ML models.
d) Build Problem-Solving Expertise
AI can follow instructions, but it can’t deeply understand why a business works a certain way. Your ability to solve unique, complex business problems will always be valuable.
5. The Road Ahead
The future for Odoo developers is not about competing with AI — it’s about working with it. Developers who embrace AI, expand their skills, and position themselves as strategic solution providers will have more opportunities than ever before.
In short:
AI won’t replace Odoo developers — but Odoo developers who use AI will replace those who don’t.