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# Anatomy of an application

# Anatomy of an application {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Zurich  
Updated July 31, 2025  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Applications consist of several types of files and records that collectively deliver a
service.  
Figure 1. Application model