How to Become a good Developer?

[Md_Aziz]

Hello Everyone,

There are certain times that you can achieve a particular requirement through multiple ways. Like the same thing can be achieved through Script Include , Business Rule and combining both BR and Client Script. How can a person know what is the best practice and what is the efficient way to write code.??

[Zach Koch]

I'm sure there is plenty of info out there, but here is a nice bit of info from ServiceNow directly

Technical Best Practices 

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @Md_Aziz 

I am not a developer but would like share experience.

Technically a requirement can be achieved by many ways but as a developer you or we learn this via experience and mistakes.

You can use instance Scan tool to see the performance.

Also as suggested @Zach Koch  go through the link. Many question will be answered

[Harish Bainsla · Accepted solution]

Hi @Md_Aziz  you can see below link that helps you

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-blog/servicenow-things-to-know-58-best-practice-servi...

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-articles/servicenow-development-best-practices/ta-p/2...

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/best-practices-in-servicenow/m-p/1356885

If my response helps you please Accept as Solution and mark  Helpful.

[BillMartin]

Hi @Md_Aziz ,

I understand the challenges of becoming a great developer. The transition and the journey are often difficult and full of learning curves. However, it's precisely those challenges that can transform you into a skilled professional.

From my own experience, I’ve successfully navigated this journey, evolving from someone new to the field to becoming a trusted advisor for enterprise companies. It’s a path of continuous learning and growth, and now, I want to pay it forward.

With that in mind, I’ve created this post to help aspiring developers like yourself become not just good, but the best developer you can be.

Ten Steps to Become a ServiceNow Developer: Your Roadmap to Professional Success

If you find this guide helpful, please mark it as helpful and accept it as a solution to help others in their own journey.