IAP concepts

In this recipe, we will explore the different entities that are a part of the IAP process. We will also look at the role of each entity and how they combine to complete the IAP process.

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There are three main entities in the IAP process: the customer, the service provider, and Odoo itself. These are described as follows:

• The customer is the end user who wants to use the service. In order to use the service, the customer needs to install the application provided by the service provider. The customer then needs to purchase a service plan according to their usage requirements. With that, the customer can start to use the service straight away. This prevents difficulties for the customer, as it is not necessary to carry out complex configurations. Instead, they just pay for the service and start to use it.
• The service provider is the developer that wants to sell the service (probably you, as you are the developer). The customer will ask the...