Using Python code server actions

Server actions have several types available, but executing arbitrary Python code is surely the most flexible one. Used wisely, it can provide power users with the capability to implement advanced business rules from the user interface, without the need to create specific addon modules to install that code.

We will demonstrate using this type of server actions by implementing one that sends reminder notifications to the followers of a Project task.

Getting ready

We will need an Odoo instance with the Project app installed.

How to do it...

To create and try a Python code server action, follow these steps:

1. Create a new server action: on the Settings top menu, select the Technical | Actions | Server Actions menu item, and click on the Create button at the top of the record list.
2. Fill out the Server Action form with the following values:
   • Action Name: Send Reminder
   • Base Model: Task
   • Action To Do: Execute Python Code

3. In the Python code text area, remove the default text and...