Global-scoped apps in IDE/SDK

[zsistrunk]

I was just wondering if there was any update on the ability to edit globally-scoped apps in the SDK. The last news I saw on it was from a year ago saying it was a "longer term" item. We're currently trying to move into a more code-centric/Git-centric development flow, but a lot of the development we have already done has been in the Global scope. Cleaning that up and moving items into scoped applications is something that should be done, but it's most likely going to take a long time, so the ability to edit Global items would greatly help us.

[M Iftikhar]

Hi @zsistrunk ,

At this time, editing globally-scoped apps directly in the SDK is still not supported. The recommendation remains to move toward scoped applications for better maintainability, source control, and long-term alignment with ServiceNow’s development best practices.

That said, since a lot of work is often already done in the Global scope, you may find these resources useful:

• Activate global scope in Guided App Creator

• Using global scope apps to make customizations in global scope

• Best practice: Update Sets, scoped applications, or a combination?

In the meantime, the best path forward is usually to gradually migrate customizations from Global into scoped apps while leveraging Git for version control.

Thanks & Regards,
Muhammad Iftikhar
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[EdwinCoronado · Accepted solution]

Global apps and App Customization will be coming to IDE and SDK soon!

[zsistrunk]

@EdwinCoronadoAawesome, that's great to hear! Do you know if "soon" will be within Zurich's lifetime, or if it would be something in Australia?

[zsistrunk]

Hi @EdwinCoronado! Just checking to see if you have an update to my follow-up question in my other reply: Do you know if "soon" will be within Zurich's lifetime, or if it's something closer to Australia instead? Global apps and app customizations are going to be very important to us to be able to move into a code-first development workflow, so we're eagerly awaiting any news on being able to use IDE/SDK with them. Thanks!