Splunk App Dev Community Updates – What’s New and What’s Next

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Welcome to your go-to roundup of everything happening in the Splunk App Dev Community! Whether you're building new solutions, refining your existing apps, or just getting started, we’ve got a wealth of updates, insights, and opportunities for you to grow your skills and get more from the Splunk Platform.

Splunk Developer Program + Splunk Build-a-thon 

The Splunk Developer Program is launching in beta—a new *free* program designed to provide our developer community with the tools and resources needed to build high-quality apps all from a centralized hub. Check it out / sign up at preview.dev.splunk.com

We’re celebrating this launch with an exciting hackathon! This is your chance to showcase your skills, explore Splunk’s developer capabilities, and compete for amazing prizes including .conf passes, Splunk EDU credits, and Cisco Store gift cards. Register Now!

App Dev Community Office Hours

Our most recent Community Office Hours session focused on OpenSSL3 and other upcoming changes to the Splunk Platform. Experts Tedd Hellmann and Michelle Moreira provided guidance on how to get your environment ready, while answering live audience questions and sharing actionable tips. If you missed it, no worries—you can watch it On Demand.

Tech Talk: Holistic Visibility and Effective Alerting Across IT and OT Assets  

On April 21st, we hosted a Tech Talk with security experts from Tenable to explore how combining Tenable and Splunk helps organizations achieve holistic visibility and effective alerting across both IT and OT infrastructures. It’s a must-watch for anyone focused on proactive cybersecurity. Watch it On Demand.

SPL2 Hands-On Workshop Series

Our SPL2 workshop series is here to help you unlock the full potential of the Splunk platform. These sessions walk you through getting started with Edge Processor, Ingest Processor, and utilizing SPL2 for app development. Perfect for developers ready to level up their Splunk skills. Catch the workshops On Demand.

Developer Spotlight Series

We’re excited to continue our Developer Spotlight blog series, where we feature standout developers from across our Splunk Community:

• Cameron Schmidt: A veteran Splunk app developer with over a decade of experience, Cameron has contributed dozens of apps to Splunkbase. Read more.
  
  
• Brett Adams: A SplunkTrust member and consultant, Brett’s innovative development work and community leadership have made him a key voice in the ecosystem. Read more.

Preparing for OpenSSL3 and Platform Changes

The next Splunk Platform release brings important security and compliance enhancements, including the transition to OpenSSL3. It’s vital to prepare your environment and apps now. We’ve compiled helpful resources to guide you:

• Preparing your Splunk Environment for OpensSSL3
• Secure Your Future: A Deep Dive into the Compliance and Security Enhancements for the Next Splunk Pl...
• Preparing to upgrade from 9.x to the upcoming release of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud Platform

Splunkbase Year in Review 2024

2024 was a year of innovation and progress for Splunkbase and the App Dev Community. From enhanced tools and developer resources to new app ecosystem features, we’ve laid a strong foundation for an even bigger 2025. Check out the Year in Review.

Join the Conversation and be part of the Splunk App Dev Community

Connect with the Community on the #appdev Slack channel by clicking on this link, and if you are not part of our Slack community yet, get added here!