GSOC 2013 - Data Import Tool


Project Idea

Getting their initial data into Mifos X when setting the platform up for the first time is often time-consuming and difficult for MFIs. This project will create an Excel-based data import tool for directly importing bulk data into Mifos X. Using the REST APIs exposed by the platform, this tool will import the following data: Client Details, Client Loan and Saving account details, Client Fee Details, Client repayment History. Upon completing their initial organizational and loan product configuration, the MFI can generate a pre-formatted Excel template to import their data in. These templates will primarily be used for inputting manual paper-based or other Excel-based data but could also be used for migration from another system database.

Planned Schedule

Up to June 1 : Get to know the request parameters for entities to be imported. Discuss details with mentor.

TimelineObjectives
Week 1 (June 09) Implementing the workflow with a simple entity such as Office.
Week 2 (July 16)
  • Implementing Client Import template where the first two sheets of workbook are pre-formatted with existing Offices and Personnel entered through the MifosX platform and these constraints are imposed on the third worksheet.
  • Import of the above workbook.
Week 3 (July 23)
  • Implementing Client Loan import template where the first three sheets of workbook is pre-formatted with existing Loan Product and Loan Officers configuration entered through the MifosX platform and Clients  entered in the above step and these constraints are imposed on the fourth worksheet. 
  • Import of the above workbook. 
Week 4 (July 30)
  • Continue on the above task.
Week 5 (Aug 6)
  • Implementing Client Repayment History import template where the first sheet of workbook is pre-formatted with Client Loans imported in the first step and these constraints are imposed on the second worksheet.
  • Import of the above workbook.
Week 6 (Aug 13)
  • Check the workflow through various test cases if the code breaks anywhere. 
Week 7 (Aug 20)
  • Implement Saving Account import template where the first two sheets of workbook is pre-formatted with existing Offices and Clients imported in the first step and these constraints are imposed on the third worksheet. 
  • Import the above workbook.
Week 8 (Aug 27)
  • Implement Savings Transactions import template and importing the workbook.
Week 9 (Sept 3)
  • Implement Groups import template (including Meetings import) and importing the workbook.
Week 10 (Sept 10)
  •  Integrating support for groups in Group Lending and Group Savings.

 

Week 11 (Sept 22)
  • Write unit tests and document the work.

Project Details

JIRA: https://mifosforge.jira.com/browse/MIFOSX-120

Github: https://github.com/openMF/DataImportTool