--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/application-development Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # Building low-code applications # Building low-code applications {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2025 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Building low-code applications This content outlines the tools and options available in the ServiceNow Yokohama release (updated January 30, 2025) for creating and managing custom applications using low-code and developer-centric environments. It explains how different builders and studios enable users---from no-code request app creators to professional developers---to efficiently build apps on the ServiceNow AI Platform. Show full answer Show less ## Key Builders and Tools * **ServiceNow Studio:** A unified, powerful development environment aimed at platform developers. It provides integrated low-code tools, metadata access, and streamlined packaging for faster app delivery. * **App Engine Studio:** Designed for guided low-code app creation, suitable for building a broad range of applications without extensive programming skills. * **Creator Studio:** Focuses on quickly building request-fulfillment apps based on Service Catalog templates, ideal for no-code users. * **ERP Canvas:** Connects to ERP systems to extract data like sales orders and purchase documents, enabling ERP data integration into low-code apps. * **ERP Customization Mining:** Identifies custom ERP applications to facilitate migration, such as from SAP to the ServiceNow AI Platform. * **ServiceNow CLI:** Supports managing applications via custom commands from a local command line interface, targeting developers. * **ServiceNow IDE and SDK:** Enable source code development with ServiceNow Fluent language, JavaScript modules, and integration with Visual Studio Code for local or web-based coding workflows. ## Choosing the Right Builder * **No-code request apps:** Use Creator Studio for simple form-based request and approval apps without coding. * **Low-code general apps:** Use App Engine Studio for broader app development with low-code guidance. * **Developer control:** Use ServiceNow Studio for a unified development experience with low-code and metadata management. * **Source code development:** Use ServiceNow IDE/SDK for code-centric app creation with industry-standard tools. ## Additional Related Features * **Decision Builder:** Create and manage business logic with decision tables. * **Workflow Studio:** Automate processes and repetitive tasks efficiently. * **Table Builder:** Visually design tables, forms, and flows in a single UI. * **UI Builder:** Build custom web interfaces and workspaces using Next Experience Components. * **Workspace Builder:** Quickly create custom workspaces within App Engine Studio. ServiceNow customers can leverage these tools according to their development expertise and app complexity requirements to accelerate custom app delivery and enhance platform capabilities. Create and manage custom applications in a simple, low-code environment. [ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iUE6GlRkuvpmGBBCbQcw8w "ServiceNow Studio provides a unified experience for all ServiceNow development activities, enabling admins and developers to extend base system solutions and create custom apps with ease. Use ServiceNow Studio to build apps and app files with integrated tools, access and edit app metadata in scoped and global apps, and package app changes for deployment, all in one powerful development tool.") : Use ServiceNow Studio to build apps and app files with integrated tools, access and edit metadata in scoped and global apps, and package app changes for deployment, all in one powerful development tool. [App Engine Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Fmj9brHb9IK_I4bR7EEMGw "ServiceNow App Engine Studio (AES) is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. Work that was once assigned to administrators can now be delegated to employees with little to no training using AES.") : Use App Engine Studio for guided, low-code development to build a custom app from scratch or with a template. [Creator Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Oa9Yiy4iIYJEP_WMR~qYew "If you've ever wanted to create an application but you don't know how to code, then Creator Studio was designed for you!") : Use Creator Studio to quickly create a request/fulfill app based on Service Catalog using helpful templates. [ERP Canvas](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WvuejJw46RfUHA1UOBudMA "ERP Canvas (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a ServiceNow scoped app that enables you to retrieve and update ERP data from the system of record, such as SAP.") : Use ERP Canvas to connect to an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, create an ERP model, and extract data from the ERP system, such as sales orders, data records, and purchase documents. You can then use the ERP data when building low-code apps on the ServiceNow AI Platform. [ERP Customization Mining](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lDJMNnd4fEXPkiqAfF4Nuw "The ServiceNow ERP Customization Mining (ERP-CM) product enables Solution Integration consultants to find application candidates with customized code in their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. ERP-CM ranks the candidate suitability for replatforming onto the ServiceNow AI Platform.") : Use ERP Customization Mining to find the custom applications in your ERP system for platform migration, such as from SAP to the ServiceNow AI Platform. [ServiceNow CLI](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/w_2rm~gX05etJqSyB2VxEg "The ServiceNow CLI is a command-line interface that lets you perform instance operations from your local system. You can extend the CLI to include new commands that meet your application's needs.") : ServiceNow CLI enables you to create custom commands to manage applications from your local system's command line. ## Which builder should I use to create an app? {#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__id_rnl_5nv_gbc} Figure 1. Types of builders **Want to build an app easily, without code?**{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_ils_j1k_ccc} Creator Studio specializes in helping you craft request-fulfillment applications without writing code. For example, an application to request office supplies by filling out a form, and someone approves or denies your request. For more information, see [Exploring Creator Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IMuYcdW7PUUcwuGaWZVlUQ "Creator Studio makes creating apps easier by dividing their creation into simple steps. In this section, we'll explain each one.").{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_glw_j1k_ccc} **Need a more general app but still want low-code options?**{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_kyz_j1k_ccc} App Engine Studio lets you build a broader range of apps than Creator Studio without being a programming pro. For more information, see [Exploring App Engine Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JCQCgInMpPCguU_mgM5ZAQ "Learn how you can use the low-code app development tool, App Engine Studio (AES), to build powerful applications using guided setup, predefined templates, and workflows.").{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_rtc_k1k_ccc} **Are you a developer who wants more control in a centralized user interface?**{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_jhv_k1k_ccc} Build apps smarter and deliver them faster with the new ServiceNow Studio. ServiceNow Studio empowers platform developers with a modern, unified environment for building on the ServiceNow AI Platform. ServiceNow Studio features streamlined navigation to applications and metadata, integrated low-code tools, efficient tracking and packaging of development work that accelerates development processes and enhances productivity. For more information, see [Exploring ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TUIsjdH~hIF4rSF7iRRuLA "ServiceNow Studio delivers a cohesive, efficient experience for platform developers to create, modify, and extend apps. ServiceNow Studio is a single place that you can go to do development work, delivering value to your business faster.").{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_xpy_k1k_ccc} **Are you a developer who wants to use industry-standard development tools and processes?**{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_gmb_l1k_ccc} The ServiceNow IDE and ServiceNow SDK support developing applications in source code with ServiceNow Fluent, creating JavaScript modules, and using third-party libraries. ServiceNow Fluent is a domain-specific programming language for creating application metadata in code.{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_jjf_l1k_ccc} The ServiceNow IDE is an implementation of Visual Studio Code for the Web on the ServiceNow AI Platform. The ServiceNow SDK uses Visual Studio Code Desktop locally. For more information, see [Building applications in source code](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NZvoSqmUdToPQ43Dq2OslQ "Create and develop custom applications in source code using familiar development tools and processes.").{#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__p_ryj_l1k_ccc} ## Related applications and features {#building-low-code-applications-with-app-engine__section_x2x_jjq_rvb} [Exploring Decision Tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=decision-designer-overview&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-build-workflows&ft:locale=en-US) : Use Decision Builder to create and manage decision tables. Embed business logic into a series of if-then decision rules. [ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iUE6GlRkuvpmGBBCbQcw8w "ServiceNow Studio provides a unified experience for all ServiceNow development activities, enabling admins and developers to extend base system solutions and create custom apps with ease. Use ServiceNow Studio to build apps and app files with integrated tools, access and edit app metadata in scoped and global apps, and package app changes for deployment, all in one powerful development tool.") : ServiceNow Studio gives developers access to app development builders and tools, all in one place. [Flows in Workflow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-flows&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-build-workflows&ft:locale=en-US) : Workflow Studio automates processes and repetitive work to improve efficiency and experience. [Table Builder](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JsMfOwk2pZuxROkx9vgGWQ "Table Builder enables you to create, design, and administer tables and forms visually from a single user interface.") : Use Table Builder to design tables, forms, and flows visually using a single user interface. [UI Builder](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZYDneu8Ka~yQVRKSVpU3Vw "UI Builder is a web user interface builder. Use UI Builder to build pages for App Engine Studio generated workspaces or custom web experiences using Next Experience Components and custom web components.") : Use UI Builder to build web user interfaces for CSM Configurable Workspace, App Engine Studio generated workspaces and portals, or custom web experiences using Next Experience Components and custom web components. [Workflow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=workflow-studio&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-build-workflows&ft:locale=en-US) : Integrate workflow authoring, configuring, and monitoring into a single page experience. [Workspace Builder](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5ai2pN_HZfUKnuQrsPdT9w "Workspace Builder for App Engine is a streamlined, no-code environment that enables you to create a custom workspace from within App Engine Studio (AES) quickly and efficiently.") : Workspace Builder for App Engine enables you to create a custom workspace from App Engine Studio (AES) quickly and efficiently.