--- title: Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with... description: Grafana 12 introduces updates to enhance observability and dashboard management, including observability as code, Git sync for version control, and AI-driven... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with Git Integration | daily.dev og:description: Grafana 12 introduces updates to enhance observability and dashboard management, including observability as code, Git sync for version control, and AI-driven... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9 og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/oqNmpz8J9.png og:image:alt: Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with Git Integration og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with Git Integration **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 4 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Grafana 12 introduces updates to enhance observability and dashboard management, including observability as code, Git sync for version control, and AI-driven Grafana Assistant for dashboard creation. The release supports expanded APIs, dynamic dashboards, and compatibility with 15 new data sources, while fostering integration with community projects like OpenTelemetry. ## Content # Grafana 12 Unveiled: Enhancements in Observability, Dashboard Management, and More Grafana Labs has released Grafana 12, introducing a suite of updates to its open-source visualization platform designed to enhance observability, dashboard management, and integration into DevOps workflows. Key features of the new version focus on managing dashboards as code, utilizing Git integration for efficient version control and collaboration. ## Observability as Code With the emphasis on observability as code, Grafana 12 allows users to manage dashboards, alerts, and other resources programmatically. This functionality is supported by robust APIs and a new dashboard schema, encouraging automation and streamlined workflows. **Git Sync for Version Control** One of the standout features is the Git Sync, available as part of Grafana 12, enabling users to manage dashboards with Git integration. This makes saving, tracking, and managing dashboard changes much simpler, using GitHub pull requests for improved version control. While the feature is easy to set up, it's recommended to experiment in development environments, as it's still regarded as experimental. ## Grafana Assistant and Enhanced Workflow Tools To further enhance user interaction, Grafana Labs introduces the Grafana Assistant powered by AI, simplifying dashboard creation and user guidance. Dynamic Dashboards are introduced, allowing for customizable user experiences with tabs and conditional logic. **Drilldown Tools and Expanded APIs** The new updates expand Grafana's Drilldown tools for traces, contributing to more detailed observability insights. Additionally, Grafana Labs has introduced more consistent APIs and support for SQL expressions, alongside adding compatibility with 15 new data sources. ## Integration and Community Engagement The company is donating its Belya instrumentation tool to the OpenTelemetry project, aligning with industry standards and enhancing workflow synchronization. New Terraform resources have been launched for better consistency, while Grafana CLI provides a streamlined interface for automation. Feedback regarding these enhancements is actively encouraged through Grafana Labs Community Slack, ensuring that users can contribute to the platform's continuous improvement. ## Load Testing and Expanded Capabilities Grafana k6 1.0 is now available for load testing, providing native TypeScript support and improved test metrics. These enhancements align with Grafana Labs' goal of making its platform more resilient and adaptable to diverse user needs. Overall, Grafana 12 represents a significant step forward in the realm of dashboard management and observability, offering comprehensive tools and integrations for a seamless user experience. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#devops](https://daily.dev/tags/devops), [#git](https://daily.dev/tags/git), [#terraform](https://daily.dev/tags/terraform), [#data-visualization](https://daily.dev/tags/data-visualization), [#grafana](https://daily.dev/tags/grafana) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with Git Integration","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9"},"datePublished":"2025-05-07T15:18:49.401Z","dateModified":"2025-05-09T12:26:52.383Z","description":"Grafana 12 introduces updates to enhance observability and dashboard management, including observability as code, Git sync for version control, and AI-driven...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/2bacafdd18d92d55bf742a8bb23f71d9?_a=AQAEuj9","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/2bacafdd18d92d55bf742a8bb23f71d9?_a=AQAEuj9","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/exploring-grafana-12-managing-dashboards-as-code-with-git-integration-oqnmpz8j9","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":4},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"devops,git,terraform,data-visualization,grafana","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Exploring Grafana 12: Managing Dashboards as Code with Git Integration"}]} ```