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How to Build Your First Viz Extension

Become a Tableau Viz Extension wiz. Get your first Viz Extension under your belt and the unlimited use cases that come with it. We’ll share an in-depth tour and get you set up in just a few steps.

, Extensions Developer, Infotopics

, Software Architect, Infotopics

Role: Developer

Topic: Developer Platform, Community

Session Type: Theater

Session Level: Intermediate

Session Track: Community

Monday, Apr 298:15 AM - 8:35 AM PDT

(3:15 PM - 3:35 PM GMT)
Data Village Theater 4 -- Hall A & B
Tuesday, Apr 309:15 AM - 9:35 AM PDT

(4:15 PM - 4:35 PM GMT)
Data Village Theater 4 -- Hall A & B

Session Summary by Einstein: The opening session at the conference provided a comprehensive introduction to creating Viz extensions in Tableau, starting with an explanation of the concept and the essentials needed for development, including Tableau knowledge and web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Attendees were guided through the anatomy of a Viz extension, which comprises the application code, the .trex file, and the Tableau extensions API. The highlight of the session was a live demonstration where presenters built a Viz extension from scratch, showcasing the integration of the extension with Tableau dashboards and the ease of adding functionalities such as filters and tooltips. Additionally, the session underscored the versatility of Viz extensions by revealing an interactive game built as an extension, illustrating the potential beyond traditional data visualizations.

Key Takeaways by Einstein:

• Developing Viz extensions requires foundational knowledge in Tableau and web technologies but can be learned quickly, enabling the creation of basic extensions.

• The live demo emphasized the ease of Viz extension creation, with real-time integration and interaction with Tableau dashboards, as well as the ability to apply filters and actions.

• Viz extensions can be used to develop creative and interactive applications within Tableau dashboards, as demonstrated by the surprise game revealed during the session.

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