Exploring the Looker extension framework

Looker extensions are like customizable apps built right into Looker, designed to enhance its functionality and deliver tailored experiences to users. They are like mini-apps that seamlessly integrate within Looker, expanding its capabilities and adapting it to specific needs. LookML Diagram and Data Dictionary, explored earlier in this book, are examples of Looker extensions.

The Looker extension framework is the structure and toolkit that empowers developers to create custom extensions within Looker. It allows third-party JavaScript to be hosted and run in Looker with context and privileged access to Looker APIs.

In this section, we’ll explore the key concepts and tools within the framework, setting the stage for future application development.

Getting ready

This section will focus on the general steps applicable to the extension development. While specific instructions won’t be provided here, following these generic...