--- sourceDocument: Brazil Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/application-development Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Brazil Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # Developing your application # Developing your application {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Build a custom application to meet the business needs of your organization. Choose a builder for the type of user experience or workflow that you want to create. |-|-|-| | [Agentic development and Build Agent Expedite app development and enhance custom applications with the AI tools available on the ServiceNow AI Platform.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O4Nf8y7cIASjteSP~W5BUA "Build and enhance custom applications using the generative and agentic AI capabilities available on the ServiceNow AI Platform. The capabilities support every stage of development, from generating application components to vibe coding full-stack applications through natural language conversations.") | [Build no-code applications with Creator Studio Create and manage custom applications in a simple, no-code environment.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OJoUVkNhJWynfXFUjIu4jw "Creator Studio is a no-code application builder on the ServiceNow AI Platform that lets non-developers create request-fulfillment apps without writing code. Use Creator Studio to build apps that manage employee requests, approvals, and fulfillments, such as equipment requests or travel approvals, directly on the ServiceNow AI Platform.") | [Build low-code applications with App Engine Studio Accelerate innovation with more creators and less complexity. Empower developers of all skill levels to build applications at scale.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/710N~agXaLZnSwV~oRAE6w "ServiceNow App Engine Studio (AES) is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. Work that was once assigned to administrators can now be delegated to employees with little to no training using AES.") | | [Build applications with ServiceNow Studio Empower developers with a modern, unified environment for building on the ServiceNow AI Platform using integrated builders and tools.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A~n4RZQG9IBBi~2iDxjEsQ "Use ServiceNow Studio to build, manage, and deploy custom, base system, or global applications and global metadata records from a single development environment.") | [Build pro-code applications Extend or maintain existing applications and user experiences. Connect applications and data across the enterprise.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jS75LPdTKhiFrbxjQhEc8w "Create and manage custom applications from scratch using classic pro-code tools.") | [Builder library Choose a builder tool to quickly develop an application.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Cfr3hTremmsbX8Gy6J2vKQ "The ServiceNow AI Platform provides a robust set of builder tools that enable you to quickly develop applications for your organization.") | [ ] {#developing-applications__table_y5t_rg5_gbc} ## Which app builder should I use? {#developing-applications__id_jzv_jf3_s3c} Use the following table to choose the app building experience that matches your role and technical background. {#developing-applications__app-builders-table__entry__3} | Tool | Users | Features | |-|-|-| | Build Agent: Build an app using natural language prompts. | Developers of all experience levels (from low-code to Platform and source code) | Build full-stack applications via a conversational interface. You can use Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio and the ServiceNow IDE to generate a complete ServiceNow scoped or global application. For more information, see [Exploring Build Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/osS3YvDr0UdslCDMbi9L5w "Build Agent enables developers to create, edit, and deploy full-stack ServiceNow applications to update sets that encompass both user interface and back-end components."). | | ServiceNow Studio: Build and deliver apps in a unified environment. | Citizen developers, Platform developers | Build apps in a unified development environment. ServiceNow Studio provides streamlined navigation, integrated low-code tools, and built-in tracking and packaging so you can develop and ship apps faster. Use Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio to create and update apps with a conversational interaction. For more information, see [Exploring ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Lyjv0N5Y~Nl~NOl5SugMfw "ServiceNow Studio is a unified development environment where platform developers create, modify, and deploy apps. Use ServiceNow Studio to manage app files, edit metadata, and package changes for deployment without switching between tools."). | [Table 1. App builders] {#developing-applications__app-builders-table} ## Agentic development on the ServiceNow AI Platform {#developing-applications__section_aw1_sm2_wfc} [Agentic development of full-stack applications with Build Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/w22IwDjNfVcCkpolj7S0mA "Use Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent, for creating and updating ServiceNow applications. You can also ask Build Agent general ServiceNow development questions.") : Agentically develop applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform with Build Agent, an autonomous AI agent available with ServiceNow Otto for Creator. Describe what you need through back and forth conversations with Build Agent, and Build Agent automatically builds the application, including audit trails, security, and compliance. [ServiceNow Otto for Creator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uaOTNxvaiRLq8cIJn7MEnQ "ServiceNow Otto for Creator includes generative and agentic AI capabilities that can make developing on the ServiceNow AI Platform more efficient.") : Use the AI skills, agents, and agentic workflows available with ServiceNow Otto for Creator to generate and enhance applications. [Create and use AI assets in apps at runtime with ServiceNow Otto for App Engine](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Iq8SKs2tpbuEnu5rYk3B9g "Enhance custom applications with generative and agentic AI capabilities.") : Enhance App Engine applications with AI skills, agents, and agentic workflows that users can use at runtime with ServiceNow Otto for App Engine. [Generate code with AI-powered code generation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=generate-scripts-from-text&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-api-reference&ft:locale=en-US) : Generate scripts from text, code, or a combination of both with AI-powered code generation. ## Build applications with ServiceNow Studio {#developing-applications__section_tpg_sdd_ddc} Build apps smarter and deliver them faster with the new ServiceNow Studio. ServiceNow Studio empowers platform developers with a modern, unified environment for building on the ServiceNow AI Platform. ServiceNow Studio features streamlined navigation to applications and metadata, integrated low-code tools, efficient tracking and packaging of development work that accelerates development processes and enhances productivity. [ServiceNow Studio quick start](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/s511l~pFlwMkBsDemkg8xA "Complete these tasks to learn the core workflows in ServiceNow Studio, from finding apps and files to packaging and deploying changes.") : Quickly familiarize yourself with new features in ServiceNow Studio. [Build applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DqCI~0h6tPq63xl_4IwbTQ#create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio "Create a custom application in ServiceNow Studio, then add data, automation, or other app files using integrated development tools and builders.") : Admins can easily build custom or global apps using a guided experience and integrated builders. [Deploy applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DwTpPUQZl7JtGxfCEL1XyQ "Use update sets in ServiceNow Studio to group configuration changes and move them as a unit to other instances for testing or deployment.") : Deploy your applications seamlessly using ReleaseOps, update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository. [ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel taxonomy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M1~wZy1dtsii76yE1BaOLQ "Reference each metadata file type and its corresponding primary table in the File categories tab of the ServiceNow Studio Navigator panel.") : Learn more about each type of file you can add to applications in ServiceNow Studio. ## Develop in sandbox environments {#developing-applications__section_ylw_xk3_lgc} Use Developer Sandboxes to create isolated development environments where users can develop on the ServiceNow AI Platform in parallel. Sandboxes help enhance Git-based workflows of the software development life cycle by reducing conflicts and enabling faster time to production. ## Builder library {#developing-applications__section_wgz_f1w_j5b} Each builder fulfills a specific need or produces a specific type of data, such as Decision Builder, UI Builder, and Workspace Builder. For a complete list of builders, see [Builder Library](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Cfr3hTremmsbX8Gy6J2vKQ "The ServiceNow AI Platform provides a robust set of builder tools that enable you to quickly develop applications for your organization.").