Unleash the Power of Build Agents in the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge

[laurentapia]

Our annual #BuildWith Challenge is back for the 4th year, and we can’t wait to see what you create using ServiceNow Build Agent. Build Agent is Now Assist’s agentic AI tool designed to do all the heavy lifting of building  a fully featured ServiceNow application via natural language. #BuildWithBuildAgent is your chance to vibe code with ServiceNow and see just how fast you can build an amazing app! 

Join the challenge to get recognized and inspire the ServiceNow Community with what you can build using Build Agent. 

Complete the Challenge

 

What is Build Agent? 

ServiceNow Build Agent is a smart AI tool that helps you build, edit, and deploy full-stack applications via a conversational interface. It’s designed to support developers of all backgrounds, whether you're just starting out or a veteran of the platform. 

Build Agent is what we’ve been calling an accelerating tool; it accelerates your build process so you can bring ideas to life faster. It writes the code, organizes your files, fixes errors as it goes, and takes care of both the core logic and the user interface components. 

Just describe a task using natural language, and the agent manages the entire build process. 

Why Join the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge? 

• Get hands-on with ServiceNow’s innovative agentic AI tool 
• Inspire others by sharing what you built 
• Earn recognition in the Community

How to Participate: 

1. Get Started: Go into your ServiceNow IDE in your instance. Once you have activated the Build Agent skill (pre-installed on Personal Developer Instances), you can create a new application or edit an existing ServiceNow IDE app using natural language prompts. Include the initial prompt that kicked off your Build Agent journey, and any standout prompts that helped bring your app to life. 
2. Document: Share your experience with others by submitting a description (300 words or more), a quick video, or an infographic about your app on social media with the hashtag #BuildWithBuildAgent. 
3. Share: Comment on this blog post and be sure to attach a link to your social post. Include a brief description of your experience using Build Agent!

For more information on how to get started, feel free to check out the FAQs at the bottom of this post or watch the video walkthrough below. 

Getting Started with Build Agent 

Need help getting started? Check out the video below to learn how to get started with ServiceNow Build Agent and how to enter the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge. 

https://devlink.sn/EarlBuildWithBlog 

We’ve also compiled a helpful list of resources in our FAQs to help you get started. Explore how to participate, content creation tips, and more below. You can also access our #BuildWithBuildAgent toolkit for comprehensive guidance and best practices here. 

Still have questions? Our Community is here to support you every step of the way. Feel free to ask a question on this blog or our Now Assist forum. You can also reach out to us at buildwith@servicenow.com. Please note that response times may vary! 

Get started today and show us what you can build with Build Agent! 

General FAQs

Where Do I Enter?  

To enter, please follow all official guidelines and submit your entry by replying to this Community blog post. Your response should include a description of what you created using Build Agent, along with a direct link to your social media post where you shared your creation! Make sure to include #BuildWithBuildAgent in your social media post to enter the challenge. 

How can I get started? 

Access Build Agent in Personal Development Instance on developer.servicenow.com and sign in or create a free account. Click "Request Instance," choose the latest release, and submit your request. You'll get a URL and admin credentials within minutes to start building. 

How many natural language prompts can I use? 

For this challenge, users with Now Assist for Creator licenses have no limit! For everyone else, your ServiceNow Instance will be limited to 25 prompts. PDIs on developer.servicenow.com have a limit of 10 prompts per instance. Want to keep building with Build Agent? Just back up your work, release your Personal Developer Instance, request a new one, and continue creating your application. 

Where and What Do I Post on Community?  

Post it right here! At the bottom of this blog, leave a comment with a link to your social post, along with a description of what you’ve built using Build Agent. 

Do You Have Any Tips for Content Creation? 

We have compiled resources to help guide you through the #BuildWithBuildAgent content creation process here! 

Where and What Do I Post on Social Media?  

You can post on any social media platform, whether it’s LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Instagram, or public forums such as Reddit or Stack Overflow. You’re also welcome to share what you built using Build Agent on a personal or company blog or website. Just make sure your post is publicly accessible and includes #BuildWithBuildAgent ! 

Here’s an example of a social post: 

What if I Don’t Have Social Media or Don't Want to Post Publicly?  

Not to worry! Please send an email to BuildWith@servicenow.com, and we will contact you to redeem your swag.  

When Will I Receive My Swag?  

To receive swag, you must have completed the challenge by November 23, 9:00 AM PST, and placed your swag order no later than November 24th, 9:00 AM PST. Swag was available only while supplies lasted.

You can expect your swag to arrive in late January or early February. If you’re located outside the United States, please allow additional time for shipping. 

Do I Need to Fill Out a Submission Form?  

No submission form is required! Just follow the guidelines above and you’re good to go!  

How do I get featured in the App Gallery? 

Include the initial prompt that kicked off your Build Agent journey, and any standout prompts that helped bring your app to life. 

These prompts give us insight into your creative process and will help the team behind Build Agent choose which apps to showcase in the App Gallery. 

When Does the Challenge End?  

While the challenge officially concluded on November 24th, we welcome you to continue sharing your apps past this date. 

Who is Eligible to Enter the Challenge?  

We invite everyone aged 18 and above to join us! Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced developer, your contribution is valued! 

I Have a Problem Who Do I Reach Out to? 

Please comment directly on this blog or email buildwith@servicenow.com with #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge in the subject line. Please refrain from emailing your entries to this address! We are monitoring the comments for your submissions.  

Do you have an example of what I should share on this Community blog?  

Yes! Here is an example for you. Be sure to include a link to your social media post! 

Technical FAQs

What are the usage limits? 

For Personal Developer Instances (PDI), there is a limit of 10 prompts per instance per month. For customer instances that acquire Build Agent from the ServiceNow Store, there is a limit of 25 prompts per instance per month. For instances that are licensed for Now Assist for Creator, limits are based on your license. 

When are usage limits reset? 

PDI usage limits for Build Agent prompts reset every 30 days starting from the day on which the limit is set. 

What if I run out of usage or used all my prompts before this challenge? 

The limit is per instance, so you can elect to release your current PDI and request a new one, which will reset the usage count. Remember to back up any important work on your instance before you release it. 

How long can each prompt be? 

Very long. Feel free to be as simple or verbose as you want in each prompt. You can copy and paste large console logs, lengthy Product Requirement Documentation, or even huge error messages.  

What else does Build Agent handle besides writing the code? 

• Compiling and validating source files 
• Testing of its own files 
• Pushing builds into the instance 

How does Build Agent differ from AI Agents or Agentic AI? 

While both names share “Agent,” Build Agent focuses on dev automation, whereas AI Agent (Agentic AI) focuses on task automation within workflows. Build Agent is an AI Agent. 

What are the limitations of Build Agent? 

Generally speaking, Build Agent is currently limited to the following abilities: 

• ServiceNow Fluent via the ServiceNow SDK  
• React based web components for user interfaces 

To see what ServiceNow metadata that Build Agent is able to create and edit on your behalf (like business rules, client scripts, tables, etc.), check out the documentation for Fluent here:

https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/zurich-application-development/page/build/servicenow-sdk/conc... 

That means Build Agent’s scope is currently explicit. If it is not part of the Fluent SDK, then it cannot build it. But that also means that the capabilities of Build Agent are constantly growing as more and more metadata types are being added to the Fluent framework. 

What that will look like as you build your applications: Build Agent will elect to write scripted code instead of building a Flow Designer action or flow. Or another example: telling Build Agent to build something that it doesn’t have access to and forcing it to move forward despite this might cause it to build it a different way or simulate that it built it. 

Always remember that Build Agent is utilizing generative AI and can hallucinate. 

Where can I learn more about Build Agent and how to acquire it for my company? 

Read more about the product of Build Agent and Enterprise Vibe Coding at https://www.servicenow.com/products/vibe-coding.html#faq, including questions regarding governance and how Build Agent relates to App Engine. 

Terms and Conditions  

No purchase is necessary. #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge is open only to individuals at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. The Challenge begins November 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") and ends on November 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  

Entrants must respond to the official forum with a 1) Screenshot, graphic, or video showing their app built using Build Agent or 2) a 300 minimum word description of the app they built with a screenshot using Build Agent AND entrants must post their video or blog into the ServiceNow Community Developer forum here AND share it on LinkedIn or Twitter with #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge on their post AND the social media post will be linked to their forum post.   

The Submission must be your own, original work; The Submission must contain a relevant reason/response to the prompt of Build Agent; The Submission must meet the format and size requirements of the social platform used to enter; The Submission must conform with any applicable social media platform terms.  

The prize includes the official 2025 #BuildWithBuildAgent tote bag, while supplies last. The brand of tote bag may vary. Tote bag may take up to 4 weeks or longer to arrive once ordered. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $10 USD.  

The ServiceNow Community reserves the right to access email data provided by the entrant in order to reach out to individuals who have completed the challenge. Entrants who have met the guidelines and have successfully completed the challenge will receive an email from ServiceNow with instructions on how to redeem the prize. International country restrictions will apply.  

Except where prohibited, participation in the Challenge constitutes each entrant's consent to use submission’s name, and photograph (including, without limitation, entrant’s Twitter and LinkedIn profile photo), voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. 

[soumyadeep10]

Hello all,
I'm super excited to let you all know that I've successfully completed the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge. Thanks @laurentapia for the details on the challenge.

I am truly mesmerized to see how powerful the Build Agent is. The video for my custom app (link below) is the proof of how amazing the Build Agent feature in ServiceNow IDE is & how it's surely a game changer. A simple prompt of few lines and woah! A custom app created in minutes. This is nothing short of amazing.

I've created a custom application called 'Rural Artisan Marketplace' with the goal to help artisans from rural areas to have a platform where they can register and directly show their products and get orders from buyers all around the world getting the price they deserve. The system will check product quality, manage returns, and connect artisans with NGOs for training. It will also link to delivery services and payment systems, so everything runs smoothly.  #servicenow #buildwithbuildagent

The prompt I used:
'Create a centralized platform through ServiceNow where artisans can join, show their products, and get orders. The system will check product quality, manage returns, and connect artisans with NGOs for training. It will also link to delivery services and payment systems, so everything runs smoothly. Use Service Catalog to list products and allow bulk orders, various ServiceNow Tables to store artisan profiles, product details, and quality checks, Customer Service Management (CSM) for buyer support and dispute resolution, Performance Analytics to track sales, returns, and training progress.'

🎯 Key Benefits:

• ✨ Seamless Artisan Onboarding with quality validation
• 🛒 Integrated Shopping Experience for global buyers
• 🎓 Training Coordination through NGO partnerships
• 📦 End-to-End Order Management with delivery tracking
• ⚡ Automated Workflows reducing manual processing
• 🌍 Scalable Platform supporting rural economic development

Here is the link to my YouTube video: Rural Artisan Marketplace with Build Agent 

[P.S. - On a fun note, do checkout my YouTube shorts to rate my singing skills hahaha !!

[BollamNIthish]

As part of the #BuildWithBuildAgent challenge, I used ServiceNow's Build Agent to create a complex scoped application called Kishan verse Management System, built entirely from natural language prompts. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough of how I designed and deployed the app on my Personal Developer Instance (PDI).

You can find my social media post (with video/infographic) here on X: https://x.com/bollam_nithish/status/1988859536321519755/video/1

Step 1: Define the App Concept and Requirements

I started with a robust, multi-part prompt to ensure a best-in-class application:

• Goal: To centralize asset tracking, task management, and location capacity within the Kishanverse ecosystem.

• Data Model: Created three interconnected tables: KV_Asset, KV_Location, and KV_Task.

• Security: Defined role-based access for kv_user (limited Read/Write access) and kv_manager (full CRUD access).

• Automation: Implemented business logic for automatic Asset Status changes and a scheduled job for Overdue Task Notifications.

• User Experience: Created separate interfaces for managers (a KPI Dashboard) and end-users (a simplified task portal).

Step 2: Prompt Build Agent

I used a detailed, structured prompt (combining all the requirements above) to initialize the application development:

"Create a scoped application named Kishan verse Management System. Define tables KV Asset, KV Location, and KV Task with specified fields. Implement user and  manager roles for security. Incorporate automation tasks for Asset Status updates and Overdue Notifications. Finally, build a Manager Dashboard UI and a User Portal UI."

Build Agent responded by generating a fully scoped app, including all required tables, scripts, and UI pages.

Step 3: Debugging and Iteration (The AI Co-pilot in Action)

Though the initial build was nearly complete, the Build Agent didn't perfectly catch all initial errors.

• I noticed an error appearing when attempting to load the KV_Task form.

• I copied the console log error and fed it directly back into the chat with the prompt: "When I load the task form, I see this error. Please fix it."

• The Build Agent analyzed the log, fixed the underlying issue in the script logic, and deployed the correction, demonstrating its true value as a debugging co-pilot.

Step 4: Conclusion

It was remarkable to see the complexity of the business logic deployed automatically, with minimal manual intervention. This process dramatically proved that AI is the future of low-code development. It handles the boilerplate, allowing me to focus entirely on the solution architecture!

[Sourabh Rathore]

Hello Everyone, as part of #BuildWithBuildAgent challenge.

I have build an custom scoped application portal for "HR Portal" entirely from Build Agent using natural language prompts. Here's my walkthrough of portal how i built it and demo-ed it to my PDI.

Here's my Linkedin Post URL - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sourabh-rathore-b6b3b3132_buildwithbuildagent-learning-servicenow-act... 

“Create an HR Portal application that provides a fully personalized experience based on the logged-in user. The portal should display dynamic role-based features, especially for the HR Manager role. Include the following functionalities:

👤 Personalized Features:
• Show a profile avatar (initials) in the top-right corner
• Clicking the avatar should open the user’s Employee Card
• The user should appear in the directory as an HR Manager
• Employee Card must display full employee information (ID, department, reporting manager, etc.)
• Display a personalized welcome message using the user’s name when the page loads
• HR Quick Actions should automatically adjust according to the HR Manager role
• Provide a toggle for Employee Services that reflects manager-level authority

🎯 What the User Should See:
• Header text: ‘<User Name> – HR Manager’ with initials
• Welcome message containing the user’s name and title
• Employee Card showing the user as EMP002 under Human Resources
• Other employees should list this user as their manager
• HR Manager should have full access to all employee management and HR service features

Build this entire HR Portal with a clean interface, automatically generated employee records, role-based visibility, and dynamic UI updates based on user context.”

[abhisom14]

🚀Completed the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge!

Hello everyone,
I’m super excited to share that I’ve successfully completed the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge — and it’s been nothing short of amazing. Huge thanks to @laurentapia for introducing this challenge and inspiring us to explore the future of app development.

I was truly mesmerized by the power of Build Agent in the ServiceNow IDE. With just a few lines of prompt, I created a fully functional custom app in minutes. It’s fast, intuitive, and a total game changer for developers and process designers alike.

🎥Video Demo: https://youtu.be/ystHVkEPo0w?si=Ck8gx-2Wg5_Qw54N

🔗LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abhisom14_employee-onboarding-application-activity-739465461578849075...

📱App Name: Employee Onboarding Application

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🧭 Application Summary

This app streamlines the entire onboarding journey with automated workflows, real-time tracking, and role-based access. Built using modern React components and ServiceNow best practices, it transforms manual onboarding into a scalable digital experience.

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🔍Key Features

• Dynamic Workflow Automation: Tailored task checklists based on employee type (Standard, Executive, Contractor, Intern, Remote).
• Multi-Stakeholder Coordination: HR, IT, and managers collaborate via automated task assignment and approval flows.
• Secure Document Management: Upload, review, and track employment docs with expiration alerts.
• Orientation Scheduling: Manage sessions, attendance, and feedback.
• Mobile-Responsive Dashboard: Real-time progress, task completion, and intuitive UI.

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💡Business Impact

• 70% faster onboarding completion
• 85% improvement in new hire satisfaction
• Significant cost savings through automation

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🧠 My Prompt

Create an employee onboarding application that streamlines the process for new hires…

This challenge was a brilliant showcase of what’s possible with GenAI in ServiceNow. Can’t wait to build more!

#ServiceNow #BuildAgent #GenAI #EmployeeOnboarding #DigitalTransformation #CreatorCon #WorkflowAutomation

[lukaskloke]

Hi all,

love this challenge! I've tried to create a photo competition tracker app, because I recently submitted some of my photos to photo competitions and wanted to keep track of the status.  I've started in Copilot (didn't wanted to waste my 10 prompts on my PDI) and created a prompt that felt good enough for Build Agent. This is what I've done:

Step 1: Define the App Concept

I started with a clear goal: build an app that helps me track photo competitions and manage submissions efficiently. I wanted:

• A dashboard to visualize analytics and deadlines

• A table to store competition details and photo entries

• Role-based access for different user levels

• Smart automation to reduce manual work

I played around with some prompts in Copilot to find a good one. This was the final prompt I used:

Title: Photo Competition Tracker App
Description:
Create an app that helps users track their entries for photo competitions and exhibitions. The app should:

1. Store Competition Details

   • Name of competition

   • Link to competition

   • Deadline

   • Winner announcement date

   • Entry status (Open, Submitted, Won, Lost)

   • Costs (entry fees)

2. Photo Upload

   • Allow users to upload the photo they submitted (store in ServiceNow instance).

3. Dashboard & Analytics

   • Show total competitions entered, won/lost count, money spent, and success rate.

   • Display upcoming deadlines and status overview.

4. Notifications

   • Weekly push notifications for upcoming deadlines and winner announcements.

 

Step 2: Build Agent

Build Agent responded with a fully scoped app that included:

📊 Analytics Dashboard

• Real-time stats: total entries, win/loss counts, success rates

• Money spent across competitions

• Upcoming deadlines (next 30 days)

• Recent entries overview with status indicators

🏆 Competition Management

• Track names, URLs, deadlines, entry fees

• Multi-currency support (USD, EUR, GBP)

• Prize details and categories

📸 Photo Entry Tracking

• Status workflow: Planning → In Progress → Submitted → Won/Lost

• Automatic date setting when status changes

• Notes and entry number tracking

🔧 Built-in Automation

• Auto-sets submission date when marked “Submitted”

• Auto-sets result date when marked “Won” or “Lost”

• Prevents entries past deadlines

• User-based security (entries visible only to their owner)

Here is a Screenshot of the Dashboard:

Lessons Learned

I’m genuinely impressed by the result. The most interesting part? The agent fixed its own issues several times during the build process without me intervening. Overall, it took roughly 10–15 minutes to create the app. It makes me wonder: could pure IT-focused apps be developed even faster?

Link to my LinkedIn Post: Photo Competition Tracker 

This is not the final version, I'll work on it a bit more in the next days - keep an Eye on my LinkedIn 😉

[bhatnagarsa]

🚀 Thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the “Build with Build Agent” Challenge

As part of this challenge, I designed and developed a custom application from scratch using ServiceNow’s Build with Build Agent, an AI-powered capability that enables creators to build complete applications using natural language prompts.

🧳 About the Travel Request Application

The Travel Request App simplifies and automates the entire travel management process within an organization.
Employees can easily submit travel requests with details like destination, purpose, travel dates, estimated cost, and required approvals.
Managers and travel teams can review, approve, or reject requests — all within the ServiceNow platform.

This app was generated primarily through AI, with minimal manual configuration — showcasing the power of ServiceNow’s AI-driven low-code development.

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⚙️ Key Features Implemented

✅ AI-driven app creation from natural language
✅ Auto-generated data model and relationships
✅ Flow automation for approvals and notifications
✅ Dynamic dashboards and reporting
✅ Role-based access and user-friendly interface

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💡 Business Impact

• ⏱️ Reduced development time — from days to minutes

• ⚡ Increased productivity — no need for manual setup of tables or flows

• 💬 Improved collaboration — technical and non-technical users can co-create

• 📈 Faster innovation — rapid prototyping of business ideas

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🌟 Advantages of Using Build with Build Agent

• Simplifies complex app development using conversational prompts

• Accelerates delivery of business solutions

• Enables citizen developers to build without deep coding knowledge

• Integrates seamlessly with existing ServiceNow modules and workflows

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🧠 Key Learnings & Takeaways

• The quality of the prompt directly impacts the quality of the generated app

• Clear definitions of roles, tables, and workflows make AI-driven builds more accurate

• Build Agent helps teams focus more on solving business problems rather than on manual configurations

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I’m excited about the potential of AI-assisted application development and how ServiceNow Build with Build Agent is transforming the way organizations innovate on the Now Platform.

💬 Looking forward to exploring more real-world use cases and contributing to AI-driven innovation on ServiceNow!

#ServiceNow #BuildWithBuildAgent #NowPlatform #AIDevelopment #LowCode #Automation #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

[Krishna6147]

🚀 Completed the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge

Hello everyone,
I’m excited to share that I’ve successfully completed the #BuildWithBuildAgent Challenge, and the experience was truly remarkable! A big thank you to @laurentapia  for introducing this challenge and inspiring us to explore the future of app development.

The Build Agent in the ServiceNow IDE is a game changer. With just a few lines of prompt, I was able to create a fully functional custom app in minutes. It’s fast, intuitive, and empowers developers and process designers to innovate like never before.

📱 App Name: NG Rating Application
🔗 LinkedIn Post: Check it out here
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/venkata-sai-krishna-bandela-991b31243_buildwithbuildagent-servicenow-...

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🧭 Application Summary

The NG Rating App is designed to simplify feedback collection and analysis for NextGen initiatives. It enables users to rate features, provide comments, and visualize insights in real time. Built using modern UI components and ServiceNow best practices, this app transforms manual feedback processes into a seamless digital experience.

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🔍 Key Features

• Dynamic Rating System: Customizable scales for feature evaluation.
• Real-Time Analytics: Instant visualization of ratings and trends for informed decisions.
• Role-Based Access: Secure and personalized experience for admins and reviewers.
• Feedback Management: Capture qualitative comments alongside ratings.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

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💡 Business Impact

• 60% Faster Feedback Cycles: Eliminates manual effort and accelerates decision-making.
• Improved Accuracy: Data-driven insights for prioritizing NextGen features.
• Enhanced Engagement: Intuitive UI encourages active participation from stakeholders.
  

[VepadaY]

As part of the #BuildWithBuildAgent challenge, I created a Campus Marketplace application using the ServiceNow Build Agent in the Zurich release. The Build Agent quickly transformed my ideas into a functional app . Campus Marketplace provides a secure university-managed platform where students can list, search, buy, and sell textbooks. Students submit listings with details like title, author, condition, and price, which university staff review and approve. Once approved, sellers submit the book to the university, and it is published for sale. Buyers make payments, staff verify them, and the university hands over the book securely.
check this to know more about the Application- campus Marketplace

check this post to even know more
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vepada-yagnesh-458358259_buildwithbuildagent-buildwithbuildagent-buil...

[Ehab Pilloor]

Hi everyone,

I’ve always admired how some shop owners manage their day-to-day sales. A few I know keep simple notebooks tracking items nearing expiry, discounts offered, and how those price cuts affect their daily profit margins. That practical approach to tracking gains and losses made me wonder — could something similar work for analyzing stock market trades?

That thought became the foundation for my Build Agent experiment — a Stock Trading Journal app.

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🧩 Step 1: Defining the App Concept

The goal was to build an app that automatically tracks daily trading results (just like a shop ledger) and generates weekly summaries of performance.
Instead of expiry dates or discounts, we’d be noting down market actions, gains/losses, and state of progress for each trading day.

Here’s what I asked Build Agent to create:

• Daily Journal Records (auto-generated Mon–Fri, IST) for every user in a “Trading Group”

• Each record includes:

  • Date (system-generated, read-only)

  • User (auto-filled, read-only)

  • Gains/Losses (integer)

  • State (Open, In Progress, Complete)

  • Market Actions (notes on key trades or observations)

• No entries on weekends, and no duplicate records per user/date

• Records editable only on the same day, then automatically locked afterward

• A weekly report summarizing all entries, analyzed via Gemini integration for insights like trends, recurring mistakes, and areas to improve

• Email each user their Gemini-based report at week’s end

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⚙️Step 2: Build Agent in Action

Once I fed this detailed descriptive prompt to Build Agent, it produced a fully scoped, ready-to-run application within minutes.

📋Tables & Structure

• Trading Journal Record – for daily logs

• Trading Report – for Gemini-generated weekly summaries

⚙️Automations

• Flow 1: Creates journal records at 9 AM IST (Mon–Fri) for all “Trading Group” users

• Flow 2: Runs every Saturday, compiles the week’s data, and sends it to Gemini for analysis

• Flow 3: Locks each day’s journal after 11:59 PM IST to make it read-only

🚫Business Rules

• Prevents record creation on weekends

• Stops duplicate user/date entries

• Enforces edit restriction after end-of-day

🔐Access Control

• Users can only view and edit their own records

• Admins have full management privileges

📊Weekly Reports

• Gemini-generated insights showing:

  • Net profit/loss

  • Patterns in performance

  • Suggestions for improvement

• Automatic email notification to users with their personalized report

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💡Step 3: Results & Observations

The app built successfully with all tables, flows, and automations in place. It needed some refining, as there were small issues regarding report generation and a few business rules, but overall it showed great promise.
The Build Agent was able to handle most configurations automatically, and the structure was solid enough to iterate on quickly. I can't wait to see how this tool gets better and quicker with time.

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🧭 Lessons Learned

What stood out most was how Build Agent handled time-sensitive logic and access control automatically.
and the IST-based scheduling worked flawlessly.

It showed how Build Agent can translate real-world bookkeeping habits into smart digital workflows.

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🏁Summary

App Name: Stock Trading Journal
Purpose: Track daily trading actions, profit/loss, and generate weekly insights
Tables: Trading Journal Record, Trading Report
Automation: Daily record creation (Mon–Fri IST), weekly Gemini-based analysis, read-only enforcement
Access: Users see only their own data; admins oversee everything

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It took roughly 10–15 minutes for Build Agent to create the entire app — tables, flows, rules, ACLs, and even email automation.
What started as an observation of how small shops manage near-expiry discounts inspired into a powerful reflection tool for tracking and improving trading discipline.

LinkedIn post: link

[AakashP62774506]

Imagine just describing what kind of app you want to build — and within minutes, the Build Agent understands your prompt, creates the data model, generates the UI, writes the code logic, and even handles deployment for you. 🤯

I tried building a shopping app with different interfaces for customers and vendors, where users could track orders, manage products, and monitor inventory — and all I had to do was describe my idea in a prompt! 🧠💬

From there, the Build Agent took over —
✅ It generated the entire data model automatically
✅ Created forms, lists, and interfaces for both user types
✅ Built automation flows for order tracking and inventory updates
✅ Even handled the deployment — end to end!

Watching it turn my idea into a fully functional app within minutes was nothing short of magical. ✨

This experience truly shows the potential of AI-powered development — how we can go from idea → working app using just natural language. The Build Agent not only saves time but also enhances creativity, letting developers focus on innovation instead of setup.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aakash-ps-06b854103_servicenow-buildwithbuildagent-nowplatform-activi...

#buildwithbuildagent #servicenow