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Intro to the InfluxDB 3 Processing Engine

October 22, 2026 | 8 am PT | 3 pm GMT

Join InfluxData experts live on October 22, 2026 | 8 am PT | 3 pm GMT to explore InfluxDB 3's Processing Engine. 

The InfluxDB 3 Processing Engine eliminates the overhead of custom data pipelines by running Python directly inside the database, so you can transform, enrich, and act on time series data where it lives, without routing it through external systems.

What you’ll learn:

  • Overview of the Processing Engine: Understand the architecture and execution model of the embedded Python VM. Learn how the processing engine fits into the InfluxDB 3 architecture.
  • Plugin Development with Python: Write a Python plugin to handle data transformation and alerting based on custom logic.
  • Working with Triggers: Create and configure triggers based on real-time data changes, scheduled intervals, or incoming HTTP requests.
  • Common Use Cases and how to:
    • Automate data downsampling.
    • Trigger external webhooks or notifications.
    • Perform inline anomaly detection.
    • Enrich time series data with external APIs.
  • Discover and use ready-made plugins: Explore the plugin library via the InfluxDB 3 Explorer UI and learn how to deploy certified and community-published plugins.
 

Cole Bowden

Senior Developer Advocate