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# Building apps in App Engine Studio

# Building apps in App Engine Studio {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Meet the business needs of your organization by building custom applications in App Engine Studio (AES).

## App Engine Studio build process {#aes-app-creation__section_ts4_p3c_ksb}

At a high level, there are seven main steps for building a new application in App Engine Studio. Select each step to see more information.{#aes-app-creation__otherprops-integration-8}
Figure 1. Application building process  
1. [Plan your app development](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fbB4XLclhjwsUcjmo~gxOw "The application development process in App Engine Studio (AES) begins with your idea for the next effective app. Careful planning is the key to creating a successful app that is beneficial to your business.")
2. [Submit your idea for app development](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UEM78NHhUz43y7vtSmRmUg "With your carefully-planned idea in hand, you are ready to submit it through Application Intake for approval and development in App Engine Studio (AES).")
3. [Delegate developers using AES](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/g~lai_6AJB8I4l_T67uRKg "Delegated development enables designated users without a system admin role to develop or deploy applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. This enables administrators and delegated developers to work together to deliver custom applications through App Engine Studio (AES).")
4. [Create your app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VQIpvLs0WFn9jZF_S0zQVA "Use a template in App Engine Studio (AES) to build data, experience, logic and automation, and security into your application automatically. Or, create your app from scratch and customize it as needed.") or [Generate your app with Now Assist for Creator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9FPMfPriuVpgttWUvb6WEg "Have a conversation with the Now Assist for Creator application to start building applications.")
5. [Collaborate with other developers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mKu5FvYYK~1vxI49XSXOGw#aes-collaboration-feature-overview "In App Engine Studio (AES), you can add or remove users and groups to be collaborators on an application.")
6. [Submit your app for approval and publishing](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Gd~GtldU4cyKeFPsydwL9w "Start the process of getting the application you built in App Engine Studio (AES) published by submitting it for administrator review.")
7. [Managing app deployments using Pipelines and Deployments](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~WrqX3Wf_loBT8_~WePw1g "Review the applications developers build using App Engine Studio (AES) so you can deploy with confidence.")
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## Considerations {#aes-app-creation__section_ir3_btp_ynb}

There are several considerations to keep in mind as you build applications in App Engine Studio:

* You access App Engine Studio by navigating to App Engine StudioApp Engine Studio or with the following web address: `<instance-name>.service-now.com/now/appenginestudio`. If you don't have a working link, contact your administrator.
* When you navigate back and forth between different applications in App Engine Studio, the application scope changes accordingly.
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## Working with data, experiences, automation, and security {#aes-app-creation__section_pvs_jxj_ntb}

App Engine Studio enables you to add as many data tables, types of
experiences, logic and automation, and security roles as needed. However, you do not need to
add all four categories to your app if the app doesn't need them.
* **[Plan your app development](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fbB4XLclhjwsUcjmo~gxOw)**   
  The application development process in App Engine Studio (AES) begins with your idea for the next effective app. Careful planning is the key to creating a successful app that is beneficial to your business.
* **[Create your app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VQIpvLs0WFn9jZF_S0zQVA)**   
  Use a template in App Engine Studio (AES) to build data, experience, logic and automation, and security into your application automatically. Or, create your app from scratch and customize it as needed.
* **[Enhance your app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kXt5Witi0mVmbw8qkpH1ag)**   
  Whether you use a template or create your app from scratch in App Engine Studio (AES), you must enhance it by creating a data model, user experiences, logic and automation, and security.
* **[Collaborate with other developers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mKu5FvYYK~1vxI49XSXOGw#aes-collaboration-feature-overview)**   
  In App Engine Studio (AES), you can add or remove users and groups to be collaborators on an application.
* **[Use AES with a Git source control repository](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/x__Gb8PPrHnSPHUbRXEJuQ)**   
  App developers working in App Engine Studio (AES) can manage their data repository in numerous ways.
* **[Publish your app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KzxCcskbCBMZF5e87IPfqg)**   
  When you have completed your app in App Engine Studio (AES), you need to submit it for approval and publishing. The process you use depends on whether you are linked to source control.

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