Let's talk about Platform SDK 🤔 - Creator Toolbox

[Earl Duque]

In the latest episode of Creator Toolbox, we embarked on an exciting journey into the world of pro-code development with the ServiceNow SDK, a highlight of the Washington DC release. This tool represents a significant leap forward, enabling developers to leverage the ServiceNow platform in ways that were previously unimaginable. This episode is brought to you by your Senior Developer Advocates, Pranav Bhagat and Lauren McManamon, with special guest Patrick Wilson, Director of Software Engineering at ServiceNow. This blog post was prepared by Earl Duque on behalf of our hosts.

Understanding the ServiceNow SDK

The ServiceNow SDK is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that facilitates the creation, development, and deployment of applications and scoped apps directly from your preferred coding environment. It is designed to bridge the gap between ServiceNow and pro-code developers, offering an enhanced experience that aligns with industry-standard practices.

Live Coding with Patrick Wilson

Our episode featured a live coding session with Patrick who demonstrated the creation of a new application using the SDK, showcasing the ease of including third-party libraries, such as lodash and moment.js, into ServiceNow applications. This capability is groundbreaking, as it allows developers to utilize a vast ecosystem of JavaScript libraries directly in their ServiceNow projects.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Seamless Development Experience: The SDK integrates with your local development environment, allowing you to write, test, and deploy code without constantly switching contexts.
• Modular and Organized Code: Developers can now structure their ServiceNow applications more effectively, using modules and submodules to organize their codebase.
• Leveraging Third-Party Libraries: The ability to include npm packages directly in your ServiceNow applications opens up a world of possibilities for enhancing functionality and reducing development time.
• Synchronization Made Easy: The SDK provides commands to fetch updates from your ServiceNow instance and deploy local changes, ensuring your codebase remains synchronized.

Conclusion

These great updates of the ServiceNow SDK continues to mark the evolution of pro-code development on the platform. It not only empowers developers to build more complex and feature-rich applications but also aligns ServiceNow development with broader industry standards and practices. As we continue to explore and leverage this tool, the future of ServiceNow development looks brighter and more efficient than ever.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates on leveraging the ServiceNow platform to its fullest potential.