Grafana plugin development for beginners

Grafana is an open and extendable platform where it is possible to add support for virtually any service. Plugins enable developers to provide new ways to connect or visualize data, including the creation of complete out-of-the-box monitoring experiences with applications and Scenes. In this beginner session, Product Manager David Harris and Senior Software Engineer Marcus Andersson will explain everything you need to know to create a new plugin for Grafana and publish it to the catalog.

Speakers

Marcus Andersson
Marcus Andersson
Senior Software Engineer  •  Grafana Labs
Marcus has worked at Grafana Labs since 2019, specializing in software development and innovation. He’s helped out enhancing core Grafana features and plugins, contributing to the platform’s evolution. Outside of work, Marcus prioritizes family time and enjoys renovating his home. He’s also an avid kite surfer, finding exhilaration in riding the waves whenever possible.
David Harris
David Harris
Senior Product Manager  •  Grafana Labs
David is the senior product manager for the plugins platform at Grafana Labs, and has spent the last five years working on open source tooling for cloud native development. Despite having failed as a musician and resorting to computing for a living, he still enjoys playing the guitar and disconnecting by roaming Northumberland with his family.