The Tableau 2018.2 release provides and Extension API for developers, and a new server configuration and management tool.

Information technology departments have access to a new browser-based interface for managing Tableau Server deployments, as well as a revamped update mechanism.

Tableau 2018.2 is now available with a new Extensions API, Tableau Services Manager, Spatial Join, and new mobile layouts.

Dashboard Extensions Gives Customers New Functionality The new Extensions API enables customers to drag and drop third party functionality directly into Tableau.