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I have python developer can i start explore service now using python

RadheyShyam — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:19:36 GMT

I have python developer can i start explore service now using python

Re: I have python developer can i start explore service now using python

glideFather — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:09:52 GMT

unfortunately not, the whole infrastructure of ServiceNow is built on JavaScrip and some HTML, CSS, jelly and maybe some more, but no Python at all.

Understanding Python can allow you to learn or understand JavaScript better.

The benefit of ServiceNow is that it uses single language (JS) for both backend and frontend, if you do applications in different platforms you might need backend language and frontend langugae.

And also, ServiceNow gives more and more options to do lots of goodies without a single line of code (low code and no code approaches).

As said above, ServiceNow uses mainly javascript but only limited scope of the language. To get some idea you might review the

Learning Plans at the Developer Portal

Request your Personal Developer Instance (PDI), your own ServiceNow sandbox to practice safely.
You can try almost everything for free (except a few advanced features like AI).
Explore guides, tutorials, blogs, and documentation to learn more.
Short and self-paced modules.
Best practices, references,

Re: I have python developer can i start explore service now using python

SohamTipnis — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:47:58 GMT

Hi @RadheyShyam,

Yes, absolutely! As a Python developer, you can explore ServiceNow.

The main difference is that ServiceNow development primarily uses JavaScript, especially for:

Business Rules
Client Scripts
Script Includes
GlideRecord
REST APIs

Your Python knowledge will still help with programming logic, APIs, JSON, automation, and integrations.

Best approach: Learn JavaScript alongside ServiceNow rather than learning it separately. Start with GlideRecord + Business Rules + Script Includes + REST APIs.

Let me know if you need anything else!!😉

If you find my answer useful, please mark it as helpful and correct. ‌‌😊

Regards,
Soham Tipnis
ServiceNow Developer || Technical Consultant
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sohamtipnis10

Re: I have python developer can i start explore service now using python

Aditya_hublikar — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:51:11 GMT

Hello @RadheyShyam ,

Yes, absolutely. But Python is not the primary development language inside ServiceNow.

If you're already a Python developer, you have a big advantage because concepts like variables, functions, conditions, loops, APIs, JSON, OOP, debugging, and databases will transfer easily.

For ServiceNow, focus on:

Python knowledge => JavaScript =>ServiceNow scripting =>GlideRecord =>Business Rules =>Client Scripts =>Script Includes =>GlideAjax =>Flow Designer =>REST integrations

So I would not abandon your Python skills but ServiceNow mainly uses JavaScript for scripting and development, especially for Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes, GlideAjax, and other server/client-side customizations.

Since you already know Python, you don't need to start programming from zero. Focus on learning JavaScript fundamentals and then ServiceNow-specific APIs like GlideRecord, GlideForm, and GlideSystem. Your Python knowledge will still be valuable for external integrations, automation, and backend systems.

If your goal is specifically a ServiceNow Developer job, I'd prioritize JavaScript + ServiceNow over learning Python further.

You can start with practicing in Servicenow PDI .

When you start exploring ServiceNow PDI, begin with understanding the basic platform UI:

Application Navigator, Banner, Content Frame (UI16)
Explore Forms and List Views
Company Branding and changing the Welcome Page
Context Menu (what it is and its types)
Breadcrumbs and how they work

Next, move on to data modeling basics:

Table and Field creation
Table dependencies and Table Extensions
Field types
Views
Important OOTB tables like User (sys_user), Group (sys_user_group), Role (sys_user_role), Delegations

Once you are comfortable with this, explore core configuration concepts:

Reference Qualifiers
Dot-walking
UI Policies
Dictionary Overrides
ACLs
Priority Lookup
Difference between Configuration vs Customization

Then understand data movement and backup concepts:

Update Sets (how to take backup of your work)
Update Set transfer methods
Import Sets

After learning these basics, you can confidently move forward to explore Service Management modules like:

Incident
Problem
Change
Request

And then deep dive into the Development part.

CSA is the basic and most important certification for ServiceNow beginners

Main topics to focus on:

Platform UI and navigation
Tables, fields, forms, and list views
Users, groups, and roles
Basic ITSM concepts
UI Policies, Client Scripts, and Business Rules (basic understanding)

Best practices:

Practice each topic in your Personal Developer Instance (PDI)
Do not just memorize answers—try to understand why a feature is used and when to use it

Once you follow this path, your ServiceNow learning journey will be smooth and structured

Try to spend 2-3 hours daily on community which will help you understand different real time scenarios ,different approaches . Explore University Course which also enhance your knowledge.

Start with the "Welcome to ServiceNow " training, it's really good and it will gives you your first certificate!

The Certified System Administrator (CSA) certificate is initial stage , it's useful for almost for any servicenow role .

You can refer this thread :

https://www.servicenow.com/community/sysadmin-forum/six-steps-on-how-to-start-learning-servicenow-a-...

You can also explore Learning plans from below :

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/zurich

To become a job-ready ServiceNow Developer, focus on building strong fundamentals rather than trying to learn every ServiceNow module. Start with JavaScript then move to the official ServiceNow Developer Site and practice everything in a free PDI. Focus mainly on Client Scripts, GlideForm, Business Rules, GlideRecord, Script Includes, GlideAjax, ACLs, Catalog Items/MRVS, Flow Designer, REST APIs and integrations. Use the ServiceNow Community for real-world problems and examples. Most importantly, practice more than you watch—build small applications, solve real requirements, debug your own code, and gradually create 3–4 complete projects for your portfolio. This combination of JavaScript + ServiceNow scripting + hands-on projects + interview practice will give you a much stronger path toward getting a ServiceNow Developer job.

Here are few thread that you can refer for interview question :

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itsm-forum/servicenow-interview-questions-part-1/td-p/3511504

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itsm-forum/scripting-practice-question/td-p/3529846

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itsm-forum/scripting-interview-questions/td-p/3545279

https://www.servicenow.com/community/virtual-agent-forum/scenario-based-and-theoretical-interview-qu...

If this helps you then mark it as helpful and accept as solution.

Regards,

Aditya