For over a year, the Community Cafe newsletter has been brewing exclusively on LinkedIn. But now, we’re excited to bring it to the Developer Advocate Blog as well!
Starting this month, you’ll find the latest edition right here, alongside our regular blog content. If you spot it on the homepage or the blog, be sure to click in and catch up on all the latest Community highlights. Now, let’s dive in!
Welcome to the July Community Cafe, your cozy corner to sip, savor, and stay inspired! Grab your favorite mug and a flaky pastry, because this month’s blend is steaming hot and packed with the perfect mix of fresh updates and tasty treats just for you.
We’re pouring out the latest buzz, from the upcoming Zurich release and TechNow webinar to an expanded lineup of Live Code Happy Hour shows, brewed fresh for all time zones. Sink your teeth into expert tips like mastering the Flow Debugger or unlocking advanced JavaScript tricks, guaranteed to perk up your coding skills.
On the house: a spotlight on ServiceNow MVP Tosin Dada, a showcase of CreatorCon India’s unforgettable moments, and an invite to the upcoming Chicago World Forum, where the aroma of AI innovation will fill the air.
Whether you’re here for a quick espresso shot of news or a slow pour-over of Community stories, there’s something rich and rewarding in every sip. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cuppa, and let this month’s Community Cafe be your go-to place to connect, create, and caffeinate your passion for all things ServiceNow!
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Exciting news and updates.
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Helpful tips and tricks.
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Engaging community spotlights.
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The latest events.
Celebrate Zurich with the Developer Advocates for TechNow 100!
The Zurich launch is almost here! Get the inside scoop at our upcoming TechNow webinar, Zero In on Zurich. Whether you develop, build, deploy, or support ServiceNow, this dev-focused session is for you. Join our advocates for live demos, real-world use cases, and deep dives into the latest AI-powered platform enhancements, App Engine improvements, UI Builder, Studio, and more. Stay ahead of what’s new, and what’s next!
The Live Code Happy Hour Schedule Moving Forward
Live Coding Happy Hour is expanding! Tune in for new themed shows hosted by your favorite Developer Advocates: Second Breakfast with Kristy (biweekly Mondays at 11am ET), Elevensies with Earl (biweekly Wednesdays at 11am PT), and Afternoon Tea with Travis (biweekly Wednesdays at 2pm ET). Plus, the Unofficial Happy Hour with Mark & Ishaan streams whenever inspiration strikes. Don’t miss the action: subscribe now!
Live Code Elevensies: Earl Duque talks Building a "Promptception" App
Introducing Live Coding Elevensies! In this premiere episode, we kick off the evolution of Live Coding Happy Hour into the Live Coding Multiverse, with new shows like Second Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, and Elevensies, each streaming at diverse times for our global audience. This session dives into the making of the “Promptception” app, covering app setup, table design, Service Portal pages, and how AI tools like Cursor can streamline dev work by generating fields, widgets, and pushing code to GitHub, all live!
Join this month’s Platform Owners Roundtable, happening Wednesday, July 30th, to explore the essentials of ServiceNow Discovery, from core components to best practices for planning, implementing, and optimizing discovery in complex environments. Selva Arun, ServiceNow Developer at UMass Memorial Health, will share lessons learned and best practices to help you optimize Discovery in complex environments, avoid common pitfalls, and improve data quality.
Navigating Flow Debugger in ServiceNow’s Workflow Studio
Join Inbound Product Manager Riya Kapoor as she walks through how to create and edit flows using the redesigned Flow Debugger in the Yokohama release. This hands-on tutorial gives you a clear, practical look at what’s new and how it helps streamline debugging and flow logic testing.
DevAdvanced: JavaScript Workaround for the OOP Concept of Overloading with MVP Maik Skoddow
In his latest article, Maik Skoddow builds on his DevBasics: Harden Your Signatures post to explore how JavaScript developers can simulate method overloading, despite the language’s limitations. Now with ES12 support in ServiceNow, Maik shows how to craft more flexible APIs and advanced scripting patterns using modern JS features. If you've ever wished JavaScript behaved more like Java or C#, this one's for you.
Demystifying glide.servlet.uri in ServiceNow with Rising Star Anish Reghu
What is glide.servlet.uri exactly, and why isn’t it in the sys_properties table? In this blog, Anish Reghu unpacks how this commonly used dynamic property really works in ServiceNow, how it’s computed, and when you should (or shouldn’t) rely on it in your scripts and integrations.
Community Spotlight: ServiceNow MVP Tosin Dada
I’m Tosin Dada, a ServiceNow MVP based in Nigeria. My journey started through the NextGen program, now a Senior Business Process Analyst, all while mentoring others along the way. I am one of the Nigeria ServiceNow Developer Meetup organizers which started in 2023, and is now 1,500+ strong, to create space for Nigerians to thrive in the ecosystem. The ServiceNow platform changed my life, and I’m committed to the goal of making sure it opens doors for many more.
Every win I’ve had, from certifications, MVP nomination, to hosting community events, to working with international partners like Customizo and now DXC Technology while based in Nigeria proves that location doesn’t limit impact. I want the broader community to know that you can build, lead, and inspire, even from places the world isn’t watching yet.
Register for the Chicago World Forum!
Mark your calendar for September 18, 2025, and get ready to dive deep into the future of AI with hands-on sessions, expert-led workshops, and exciting Community connections. Whether you’re a developer, builder, or ServiceNow enthusiast, this event is your chance to learn, network, and innovate alongside like-minded creators.
Join a Local Developer Meetup
Meet fellow ServiceNow enthusiasts in your area (or online!) for hands‑on sessions, idea swaps, and networking. Visit our Meetup site to find or host your next event.
Click any of the links below to navigate to various areas in the ServiceNow Community ecosystem!
The ServiceNow Community Homepage
The ServiceNow Community YouTube Channel
The ServiceNow Developer Program YouTube Channel
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