In this chapter, we covered cases where we need to extend Redash beyond what initially comes with the distribution, such as new data sources/visualizations/alerts or dashboard layouts. We also explained the two main options to extend Redash: the API, which allows us to call all of the Redash functionalities through HTTP calls, and the more comprehensive extension, by coding.
Regarding APIs, we reviewed all of the possible API calls, and regarding code, we covered the development setup options. Of course, the best source for understanding Redash is the source code.
The book ends here, but your journey to mastering Redash only begins here. The purpose of this book is to give you the tools to get started with Redash, along with querying and visualizing your data as quickly as possible. In addition, we cover all the other Redash possibilities such as Alerts, APIs, and Extension...
