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# Audience

# Who should use this guide {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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This guide provides a holistic view of agentic development on the ServiceNow AI Platform. It helps you understand the range of agentic development approaches available, from fully automated code generation to agentic development workflows.

## Intended audience {#vibe-coding-audience__intended_audience}

This guide is for a range of people building apps agentically on the ServiceNow AI Platform. The intended audience is:

* ServiceNow developers who want to use AI to accelerate app development on ServiceNow. You may be:
  * New to ServiceNow but experienced with full-stack development
  * Familiar with agentic coding tools and wanting to understand the capabilities of the ServiceNow AI Platform
  * Looking to evaluate how AI can fit into your development workflow
  * Interested in understanding when to use different AI development approaches
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* ServiceNow developers who want to incorporate AI into their existing workflows. You may be:
  * Experienced with the ServiceNow platform and wanting to explore AI tooling
  * Looking to improve development speed and efficiency
  * Seeking guidance on general guidelines for agentic development
  * Evaluating which AI tools best fit your use case
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## What this guide covers {#vibe-coding-audience__what_this_covers}

Agentic development encompasses a spectrum of approaches:

* Autonomous code generation: At one end of the spectrum, agentic development involves providing a high-level description and letting AI generate, test, and deploy code without manual review. This approach prioritizes speed and simplicity.
* Agentic development: At the other end of the spectrum, AI serves as a collaborative tool that generates code suggestions, automates repetitive tasks, and accelerates development, while developers review, refine, and maintain ownership of the final code. This approach emphasizes understanding and supportability.
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ServiceNow provides tools across the development spectrum. This guide helps you understand:

* What AI development capabilities are available on ServiceNow
* Which tools align with your development philosophy and use case
* How to effectively use AI in your ServiceNow development workflow
* General guidelines for reviewing, refining, and testing AI-generated code
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## What this guide does not cover {#vibe-coding-audience__what_not_covered}

This guide focuses on agentic development tools and workflows. It does not cover the following topics:

* Low-code/no-code development tools like Creator Studio or Catalog Builder
* Traditional ServiceNow development without AI assistance
* Detailed product-specific documentation (links are provided to dedicated product docs)

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For comprehensive product documentation, see the dedicated documentation for Build Agent, ServiceNow Otto for Creator, and other ServiceNow development tools.

## Understanding your needs {#vibe-coding-audience__understanding_needs}

As you explore this documentation, consider the following questions:

* Your technical expertise: Are you comfortable working in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a file system and reviewing generated code? Or do you prefer tools that handle more of the technical complexity?
* Your development philosophy: Do you want to understand and maintain the code AI generates, or do you prefer to let AI handle implementation details while you focus on outcomes?
* Your use case: Are you building custom applications from scratch, extending existing ServiceNow functionality, or automating specific workflows?
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Different AI development approaches and tools will be better suited to different needs. This guide helps you identify the right approach for your situation.