Chapter 7. Splunk SDK for JavaScript and D3.js

In this chapter, we go on to learn about the Splunk Software Development Kit (SDK) and D3.js. Unlike previous chapters, here we will learn some special ways to interact with Splunk, ways that will allow us to create interesting and vibrant applications.

Specifically, in this chapter we will do the following:

  • Learn about the Splunk SDK
  • Discuss how the SDK can extract data from Splunk
  • Find out how a website can be set up to show and use data extracted via the Splunk SDK
  • Learn about another important software tool, D3.js, and how it can be used to create useful and impressive data visualizations

We'll begin by talking about Splunk SDKs and how they can be used.

Introduction to Splunk SDKs

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