--- sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # App Engine Studio # Build apps using App Engine Studio {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Build apps using App Engine Studio ServiceNow® App Engine Studio (AES) is a guided, low-code development tool designed for creating rich web applications that store information, automate business processes, and address business challenges. AES enables organizations to delegate app development to citizen developers with minimal training, allowing administrators to focus on strategic priorities. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Rapid App Development:** Build powerful applications quickly using guided workflows, templates, and a suite of development tools. * **User-Centric Design Tools:** Create engaging user experiences with integrated tools such as Catalog Builder, Workflow Studio, Workspace Builder, and Mobile App Builder. * **Scalability and Governance:** Manage and scale applications effectively while maintaining governance using tools like App Engine Management Center (AEMC) that support both citizen and professional developers. * **End-to-End Lifecycle Support:** AES supports the entire app lifecycle including exploration of concepts, installation, configuration, building, deployment, and reference of components like fields and tables. ## Practical Guidance for ServiceNow Customers * **Installation:** Download AES from the ServiceNow Store and clear your local cache if needed to make it available on your instance. * **Getting Started:** Learn AES concepts, configure environments and user access, and build applications using provided tools and guides. * **Deployment:** Deploy applications through your pipeline from development to production using App Engine Management Center. * **Support and Resources:** Access help via your company Customer Admin, participate in the AES community forum, consult the Known Error Portal, and utilize developer site resources for app creation guidance. ## Benefits By leveraging App Engine Studio, ServiceNow customers can accelerate app development, empower a broader range of users to contribute to innovation, and maintain scalable, governed application environments. This leads to faster delivery of business solutions and more efficient use of IT resources. 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. ## Get started {#aes-overview__section_ix3_4gn_kmb} By delegating development to citizen developers in your organization, administrators are freed up to address more strategic, system-wide priorities. AES can help you do the following: * Build powerful apps quickly to fit any business need by using a suite of development tools, including guided workflows and templates. * Create experiences users love with Catalog Builder, Workflow Studio, Workspace Builder, Mobile App Builder, and other integrated tools. * Scale apps without sprawl with straightforward governance and tools that support both citizen and pro developers, such as App Engine Management Center (AEMC). {#aes-overview__ul_xw5_2h5_lvb} |-|-|-| | [ExploreLearn about App Engine Studio concepts and features.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/F7_q8_62smdT3_7KYX_YfA "Learn how you can use the low-code app development tool, App Engine Studio (AES), to build powerful applications using guided setup, predefined templates, and workflows.") | [Install Install App Engine Studio and its associated apps.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/n~GOnec_sMS36RvKqQIcvg "You can install the App Engine Studio (AES) application (com.snc.app-engine-studio) if you have the admin role. The application installs related ServiceNow Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.") | [Configure Configure environments, tools, and user access.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lGk2Km9qGcSdnYXE_kfHQQ "App Engine Studio (AES) configuration involves installing the application and completing guided setup, which walks you through the implementation process, one step at a time. After you finish each setup procedure, you're prompted to begin the next one.") | | [Build Build applications using App Engine Studio.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cFm3eBOiJVW5Yyl8CtqTBQ "Meet the business needs of your organization by building custom applications in App Engine Studio (AES).") | [Deploy Deploy applications to the instances in your pipeline, from development to production using App Engine Management Center.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cgyCCV6TvfNnND4r2xUbig "The App Engine Management Center (AEMC) provides an innovative experience for you to manage the full life cycle for custom app development. You can use AEMC to handle application intake, configure pipelines, oversee developer productivity, and view insights about custom applications across your development environments, all in one centralized location.") | [Reference Get details about App Engine Studio components such as fields, tables, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZEPN7PfzjA6NdaNhnazOTg "Reference topics provide additional information about the lists and forms that you use to configure and administer App Engine Studio (AES).") | [ ] {#aes-overview__table_iwv_lpv_klb} ## Additional resources for App Engine Studio {#aes-overview__section_eqt_fq3_ftb} {#aes-overview__table_flh_vjt_gtb__entry__2} | Learn more about App Engine Studio | ServiceNow resources | |-|-| | App Engine Studio is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. | [Create Apps Fast with App Engine Studio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ8jjcsPf4M) | | App Engine Studio is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. | [Build Apps Fast with App Engine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRctXWpuB08) | | App Engine Studio is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. | [Getting Started on App Engine Studio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4rCR9gBBRSQ) | [ ] {#aes-overview__table_flh_vjt_gtb} ## Request AES on the store {#aes-overview__section_r4h_nkg_2yb} Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes/sn-store-release-notes.html). Before you can use AES, you must first download it from the ServiceNow Store. When you have completed the download, you may need to clear your local cache before it appears on your instance. ## Get help with App Engine Studio {#aes-overview__section_epq_skg_1nb} * Contact your company's Customer Admin to unlock or add user accounts, perform restores or zBoots, and more.
* [Ask or answer questions in the App Engine Studio community forum](https://community.servicenow.com/community?id=community_forum&sys_id=75291a2ddbd897c068c1fb651f9619f3) * [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477) * [Learn more about how to create your own apps on the developer site.](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/) * [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case) {#aes-overview__ul_hqp_tkg_1nb}