Why use Studio versus Just Create a Table

Joshua Cassity · ‎09-21-2017

So being a rather new developer, what are the pros / cons of using Studio to create applications in a Scope versus simply just creating a new table in the Global arena?

And if we have tables / processes that were created outside of Studio, is it worthwhile to try to convert those things into scoped applications?

Chuck Tomasi · ‎09-21-2017

Hi Joshua,

Studio is a great way to keep track of all the artifacts (files) in your scoped application. I have been building applications for many years and I'll be the first to admit that keeping track of ever client script, business ruie, and ACL is kind of a pain without Studio.

Yes, you can create a table (global or scoped) outside of Studio. If scoped, it will automatically be tracked in Studio so you can manage it later.

Global apps, while they may seem nice at first, offer no app-to-app permission control. Imagine installing a new app on your phone that automatically had access to your address book, camera, and wallet? OUCH! That's what scoping offers (among other things.)

Studio also allows you to use source control (Git) on your scoped app - which is pretty sweet when you have to go back and make changes or want to explore something new on a branch.

Scoped apps also allow for the publish/install feature to move between instances instead of the legacy update sets.

As a best practice, start creating new apps in scope and use Studio to help manage and control them. I don't just say this as a ServiceNow employee, I say it as an experienced developer.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Joshua Cassity · ‎09-21-2017

Thanks.

Chuck Tomasi · ‎09-21-2017

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