Pierre Smits created OFBIZ-12918:
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Summary: Move from hard-code menu location to parameterized
Key: OFBIZ-12918
URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12918
Project: OFBiz
Issue Type: Improvement
Components: accounting
Reporter: Pierre Smits
Customization is a key aspect of the OFBiz (Open For Business) platform,
providing businesses with a robust and adaptable base to customize their
enterprise software solutions according to their unique operational
requirements.
The *Menus.xml file of a component, essential for designing user interfaces
that are both intuitive and tailored to the specific roles and tasks of its
users, plays a significant role in this context, as referenced within screen
widgets and Freemarker templates.
However, as customizations and the project's source code evolve over time, the
likelihood of encountering merge conflicts increases significantly, especially
when attempting to incorporate customizations alongside ongoing bug fixes and
enhancements from the project.
To improve the appeal of OFbiz and the developer experience, it is recommended
to shift from fixed menu locations to a parameterized approach in our
components and plugins. This change would enable developers to more seamlessly
incorporate a 'custom' menu, facilitating the integration of project updates.
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