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Splunk (server/forwarder) programming language?

fjgarcia
Engager

Hello,

In wich language is splunk (server/forwarder) programmed?

Thanks in advance!

1 Solution

martin_mueller
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

The core stuff should be C++, bits around it use Python, and the UI is mostly JavaScript.

http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAABF9

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martin_mueller
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

The core stuff should be C++, bits around it use Python, and the UI is mostly JavaScript.

http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAABF9

tlagatta_splunk
Splunk Employee
Splunk Employee
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