Developer Docs

Note

This page is for developers who want to customize or extend OpenWISP Network Topology, whether for bug fixes, new features, or contributions.

For user guides and general information, please see:

• General OpenWISP Quickstart

• OpenWISP Network Topology User Docs

• Installation Instructions
  • Installing for Development
  • Alternative Sources
• Overriding Visualizer Templates
  • Example: Overriding the <script> Tag
• Extending OpenWISP Network Topology
  • 1. Initialize your Custom Module
  • 2. Install openwisp-network-topology
  • 3. Add EXTENDED_APPS
  • 4. Add openwisp_utils.staticfiles.DependencyFinder
  • 5. Add openwisp_utils.loaders.DependencyLoader
  • 6. Inherit the AppConfig Class
  • 7. Create your Custom Models
  • 8. Add Swapper Configurations
  • 9. Create Database Migrations
  • 10. Create the Admin
  • 11. Create Root URL Configuration
  • 12. Setup API URLs
  • 13. Extending Management Commands
  • 14. Import the Automated Tests
  • Other Base Classes that can be Inherited and Extended

Other useful resources:

• Rest API

• Settings