--- 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 --- # Exploring ServiceNow Studio # Exploring ServiceNow Studio {#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 Exploring ServiceNow Studio ServiceNow Studio is a comprehensive development environment designed for platform developers to efficiently create, modify, and deploy applications. It consolidates various development tasks in one interface, enabling faster delivery of business solutions. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **App and App File Search:** Quickly search for any application or metadata record in your instance. * **Integrated Tabs:** Seamlessly switch between different apps and app files across scopes within ServiceNow Studio. * **Accelerated Deployment:** Package and deploy apps using update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository directly from the studio. * **Now Assist:** Leverage Now Assist capabilities to streamline app and file creation. * **File Creation:** Effortlessly create various app files within accessible scopes, including global scope. * **Taxonomy and Collections:** Utilize the metadata taxonomy for efficient file searching. * **Integrated Builders:** Access low-code builders like Table Builder and Workflow Studio tools for enhanced app development. ## Key Outcomes By using ServiceNow Studio, customers can expect an improved app development process that reduces time to value, enhances collaboration among developers, and simplifies deployment. With a unified environment, developers can focus on delivering impactful applications more efficiently. 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. ## ServiceNow Studio overview {#exploring-servicenow-studio__section_kqp_zjl_51c} ServiceNow Studio enables you to be more efficient in your work by providing a cohesive and powerful app development experience from creation to deployment. * Create, edit, maintain, and deploy custom and globally scoped apps and app files in a single, integrated development environment instead of having to switch back and forth between tools and builders. You can also edit base system apps and files and customize store apps. * Search for and edit any type of metadata record using the File Navigator taxonomy. * Package app changes for deployment using update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository. {#exploring-servicenow-studio__ul_jc4_jgj_vcc} ## ServiceNow Studio features and benefits {#exploring-servicenow-studio__section_lqp_zjl_51c} ServiceNow Studio offers a unified app development experience that can accelerate your time to value in app creation and deployment. ServiceNow Studio provides the following benefits for admins and delegated developers in a unified development experience. * App and app file search: Search for any application or metadata record in your instance. For more information, see [Find an app or app file using Search](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/AX8MldLnfSHUJlxdKOrg4g "Search for and open an app or app file in ServiceNow Studio. You can also activate code search to search for snippets of code within select metadata types on your instance.") and [Find an app or app file using the Navigator panel](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/MHXMIfvwW9PsclWSBChnQQ "Use the Navigator panel in ServiceNow Studio to find and open an app or app file."). * Integrated tabs: Easily switch between apps and app files in different scopes without leaving ServiceNow Studio. For more information about working with different apps and app files, see [Open apps and app files across scopes in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/chB4AwcuQMj1bgo~ltx9nw "In ServiceNow Studio, you can open and edit apps and app files in any scope, global or custom. The scope that an app is associated with displays at the bottom of the screen and updates automatically when you switch to an app in a different scope."). * Accelerated deployment: Create and package apps for deployment via update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository without leaving ServiceNow Studio. For more information, see [Working with update sets in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IGc~ZPqTItjaSfsT5U3mdQ "An update set is a group of configuration changes that can be moved from one instance to another. This feature allows administrators to group a series of changes into a named set and then move them as a unit to other systems for testing or deployment.") and [Publish app changes to the Application Repository from ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YWA5GAdBGCR724gnjbSR9A "Publish changes that you have made to an app in ServiceNow Studio to the Application Repository (App Repo)."). * Supercharged app development with Now Assist: Use the Now Assist capabilities to decrease the time it takes to create apps and app files. For more information, see [Now Assist for app generation in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Gqwk_nBfVcox38f~pzHwsA "Use ServiceNow Otto for Creator to work with generative AI and simplify app creation. After having a conversation about the app that you want to create, ServiceNow Otto for Creator generates the app that you can then modify.") and [Now Assist for app summary generation in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/poAWvmh7_dnshb00ddH8Wg "Use the ServiceNow ServiceNow Otto for Creator application to use generative AI for summarizing an app. With a single button, ServiceNow Otto for Creator generates the app summary that you can then copy to the app description, or use to find duplicate apps."). * File creation: Easily create any type of app file in any scope that you have access to edit, including the global scope. For more information, see [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZrWiCLN81Y8XzOoJi5r_sg "Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio. After creating the foundations of your app, you can add data, automation, or many other types of app files using integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio.") and [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/dhbgkWSS971gNMhm_lyxfw "Create an app file to define an aspect of how an application functions. For example, you could add a security file using ServiceNow Studio to define which users can access the app."). * Taxonomy and collections: Use the ServiceNow Studio metadata taxonomy to easily find the type of files you're searching for. For more information, see [ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel taxonomy](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ONBqQp2CDUG~rUtciXU~Kw "Learn more about each metadata file type and its corresponding primary table in the File categories tab of the ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel."). * Integrated builders: Use many of the best low-code builders available in the ServiceNow AI Platform, such as Table Builder and flows in Workflow Studio, along with powerful app development tools. For more information, see [Access integrated development tools and builders in ServiceNow Studio](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hhooXwLu5YUhb46fu9STJQ "ServiceNow Studio contains several robust development tools and builders to help you expedite the app development process. Open and easily switch between tools and builders as you develop your applications."). {#exploring-servicenow-studio__ul_itp_5kc_vcc} ## Helpful resources {#exploring-servicenow-studio__cf-app-landing-get-help} Some ServiceNow resources that can provide you with helpful information are: Video : Watch [App Engine Academy: Platform capabilities and data modeling for custom applications](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3MClPNjBzI). Video : Watch [App Engine Academy: Using ServiceNow Studio for Multi-Level Table Inheritance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOz5a-Dvi5Y). Video : Watch [App Engine Academy #1: Custom App Development Best Practices](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--nkVtilSEY)