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Pillar 02 · Configurable over Custom

Why custom code is the last resort, never the default. The decision framework for choosing configuration over customisation on ServiceNow.

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What this page covers

When to configure, when to customise, and how to make that decision defensible. The Capability Guide hierarchy, the cost of a single line of custom code, and the patterns that keep platforms upgradable.

Coming soon

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Build It The Right Way framework · Authored by Bill Martin · ServiceNow MVP 2026 · Certified Technical Architect

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