The Yokohama release is here, and it’s packed with new features and improvements for ServiceNow Studio! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, these updates will make development on the platform more efficient and intuitive.

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### **ServiceNow Studio Now Comes Pre-Installed**

A huge change in Yokohama is that ServiceNow Studio is now **installed by default** on all upgraded instances. No more manual installations—just start building right away! However, keep in mind that the version that comes pre-installed may be slightly outdated. If you want the latest features, you’ll need to manually upgrade to the newest version via the **All Applications** menu.

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### **Experience Switching: Move Between IDE, Studio, and Creator Studio**

One of the biggest usability improvements is the new **experience switcher**, allowing developers to seamlessly move between:
✅ **ServiceNow Studio** – The centralized pro-code development hub.
✅ **ServiceNow IDE** – A code-first experience using Fluent development.
✅ **Creator Studio** – A low-code environment for building request fulfillment apps.

This means no more jumping back to the platform UI to navigate between different environments—just switch with a single click!

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### **Role-Based Access Control for Developer Studios**

Admins now have **finer control over who can access which development environments**.

* Assign roles to restrict low-code developers to Creator Studio only.
* Allow pro-code developers to access all three experiences.
* Customize access levels based on your organization’s needs.

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### **Full App Details View: More Insights, Less Hassle**

Previously, developers had to jump back to the platform to access full app details. With Yokohama, you can now view the **complete app metadata, UI actions, and related lists directly within ServiceNow Studio.**

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### **AI-Powered App Summarization: Smarter Documentation**

ServiceNow is integrating **Generative AI** to improve developer efficiency. The new **App Summarization** feature automatically analyzes your app’s metadata and generates a concise summary, making documentation and governance easier.

But it doesn’t stop there—this lays the groundwork for **automated change tracking, governance approvals, and app lifecycle management** in the future!

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### **Performance Enhancements: Faster, Smoother Development**

* **Improved file navigation** speeds up loading times for large applications.
* **AI-powered search (coming soon)** will provide **more relevant results** for finding files, records, and configurations inside ServiceNow Studio.
* **Dark Mode** support for developers who prefer a darker UI experience.

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### **Coming Soon: What’s Next for ServiceNow Studio?**

The Yokohama release is just the beginning. Here’s what’s on the roadmap:
🚀 **Direct App Links** – Quickly jump between Creator Studio and ServiceNow Studio.
🛠 **Enhanced App Overview Page** – New visualizations and summaries of app relationships.
📂 **Built-in Source Control** – Full **Git integration** for version management.

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### **Final Thoughts**

The Yokohama release takes ServiceNow Studio to the next level, making development more intuitive, efficient, and powerful. Whether you're a **low-code creator or a pro-code developer**, these updates will help you build faster and smarter.

💬 What’s your favorite new feature in this release? Let us know in the comments below!