Break Point

Latest Episodes:

Decision Builder with Julia Perlis Mar 23, 2022

Show notes

Want to reduce maintenance time on your instance changes? Data-driven design is the key. Julia Perlis joins me to talk about decision tables and the updates to Decision Builder in the San Diego release.
Topics

00:00 Welcome/Introductions
04:22 Decision tables
14:29 Before decision tables existed
16:28 Decision Builder
21:20 Compatibility
23:10 V2 Availability and features
28:29 The roadmap
32:36 Contact info
33:43 Outro

Links

Email julia.perlis@servicenow.com
Academy Session #10: Getting Started with Decision Builder
Decision Builder with Julia Perlis - Creator Toolbox
LinkedIn Profile

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San Diego Dev Features with Chiarng Lin Mar 09, 2022

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With so many new features and enhancements in the San Diego release, it's easy to miss some of the things in the tools we use every day. Join me as I talk to Chairng Lin, Sr. Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow about the developer tools and what's new in San Diego.
Topics

00:00 Welcome/introductions
03:18 Application authoring and deployment
06:08 Migrate legacy apps to leverage CI/CD
09:31 Diff based updates
11:30 On-prem app repo
13:07 Studio updates
15:17 Clone Management Console
19:48 ATF Updates
23:39 Future roadmap
25:22 ServiceNow hosted browsers
28:39 Next Experience and ATF
29:54 Upgrade plans
32:13 Contact info
33:27 Outro

Links

LinkedIn
Email: chairng.lin@servicenow.com

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San Diego Flow Designer with Brian Bimschleger Feb 23, 2022

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Hey Fladvocates – Are you ready? Flow Designer has several new features in the San Diego release and I've got a product manager making another appearance to tell us all about it in this episode.
Topics

00:00 Welcome/Introduction
03:42 Error Handling
10:03 Save as template
16:38 Flow Diagrammer
24:08 Roadmap
35:26 Contact info
36:13 Outro

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Let's talk San Diego Platform Features with Andrew Barnes Feb 09, 2022

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Every six month's ServiceNow has a new major family release and as developers, you've got early access to these releases. Well it's that time of year again when we explore the cool new toys you get to explore. Join Andrew Barnes and me as we discuss a few of our favorites in the San Diego release.
Topics

00:00 Welcome/introduction
05:06 Application Templates
10:02 Form builder
12:16 PAD and Decision Builder
15:23 UI Builder JSON Editor
18:35 UI Builder Repeater
19:58 ATF Breakpoints
24:22 ATF pause before rollback
26:02 Catalog order guide sequencing
27:15 Studio stashing improvement
29:34 Studio app repo improvement
31:06 Flow Designer
33:05 Flow Diagrammer
35:57 Flow try/catch
37:42 Integration Hub Imports Excel in AES
39:58 Next Experience
46:09 Contact info
46:27 Outro

Links

LinkedIn
Mail - andrew.barnes@servicenow.com
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SN Utils with Arnoud Kooi Jan 26, 2022

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SN Utils is a very useful Chrome extension that provides ServiceNow developers with several useful utilities and shortcuts. On this episode of Break Point, I sit down with the author to get some inside information.
Topics

00:00 Welcome/introductions
06:44 What is SN Utils?
09:55 Was this your first Chrome extension?
10:57 Chrome extension dev process.
12:55 Arnoud’s dev ops
16:01 Introducing sn-scriptsync
17:27 Comparing sn-scriptsync with ServiceNow Visual Studio Code Extension
20:59 Maintenance and staying up to date
24:34 Arnoud’s favorite SN Utils feature
27:07 Underdog feature
30:44 How can we get these standard in the platform?
31:50 What’s on the roadmap?
34:41 Where to find SN Utils and sn-scriptsync
37:10 Outro

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A Conversation with Kreg Steppe Jan 12, 2022

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The journey to become a ServiceNow Developer can take a number of paths and result in a variety of destinations. In this episode, I talk to one of my closest friends and fellow ServiceNow coworker about his adventures.
Topics

00:00 Welcome and introduction
01:22 A look at CloudLabs
06:15 Kreg’s personal profile
08:23 Recent promotion
09:17 Kreg’s origin story
15:51 Typical work day
16:48 Best part of the job
18:30 Career transformation
20:56 What’s next?
25:14 Career highlight
26:48 Words of advice
28:28 Contact info
30:03 Outro

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How to become a ServiceNow Developer - MVPs Dec 29, 2021

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Becoming a ServiceNow developer MVP can be a significant accomplishment in your developer journey, but just how does one become a ServiceNow developer MVP and why?

Topics

00:00 Welcome/introduction
01:02 Benefits of being an MVP
03:55 What it takes to be an MVP
06:53 Timing and scale
09:53 Where to find out more
11:20 Where to find Brad
11:35 Outro

Links

Developer MVP 2022 Call for Candidates

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How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Certifications and Experience Dec 22, 2021

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Do you need to have a ServiceNow certification to get a job in the industry? And if so, how many and which ones? The answer may surprise you. Brad joins me again for another thoughtful conversation on ServiceNow certifications and experience. Topics

00:00 Welcome and introductions
01:19 Where to find certifications, the CMA and CTA
06:08 Why would someone want a certification
09:13 Show your experience
16:16 Coming up
16:39 Outro

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How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Community Dec 15, 2021

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One of the strongest assets ServiceNow has is its community – and we mean MORE than just the online forums. In this episode, Brad and I discuss the value of community and how you can be a part of this extraordinary family.

Topics

00:00 Welcome
00:51 Community resources
08:48 Etiquette and good questions
14:42 Giving back
17:50 Benefits of community
21:07 Coming up
21:22 Outro

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How to become a ServiceNow Developer - Finding your path Dec 08, 2021

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Saying "I want to be a ServiceNow Developer" is like saying "I want to be a Doctor" or "I want to work in construction". That's too broad! Brad and I discuss why this is a problem and how you can fix it to ensure your ServiceNow Developer career is satisfying and rewarding. Topics

00:00 Welcome
00:53 Why is being non-specific a problem and what you can do?
04:22 The process angle
07:06 Personal projects
09:46 Keep a portfolio
12:16 Next episode info
12:33 Outro

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