Build Agents Have Entered the Chat!

Build Agents Have Entered the Chat!

Author: Lauren McManamon June 4, 2025 Duration: 47:45

Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! In this exciting episode, host, Lauren McManamon, sits down with ServiceNow's Deepanshu Madan and Patrick Wilson to dive into the most earth-shattering announcement from K25: Build Agents. How will these AI-powered masters of platform development revolutionize the pro-coders of today? Tune in and find out!

⏱️ Timestamps

  • 00:00 Welcome & Introductions
  • 03:03 What ARE Build Agents?
  • 07:37 How Do Build Agents Relate to AI Agents?
  • 11:25 What Can Build Agents Do In Zurich?
  • 17:30 Real-Life Build Agent Use Case from Knowledge25
  • 20:07 How Did The Idea For Build Agents Come to Be?
  • 29:23 How Can Developers Integrate Build Agents Into Their Workflow?
  • 33:24 What Is “Vibe Coding?” 36:00 What’s Next On the Roadmap For Build Agents?
  • 38:20 What Are Some Resources to Learn More?
  • 42:55 How Do I Convince My Leadership Build Agents Are Worth the Investment?
  • 43:51 Conclusion & Outro

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Ever find yourself deep in a ServiceNow build or script, needing a moment to step back and think? That's the space where Break Point lives. Hosted by Senior Developer Advocate Lauren McManamon, this podcast feels like a series of insightful coffee chats with the very people shaping the platform and building careers on it. Conversations here move beyond dry documentation. Lauren sits down with ServiceNow product managers and developers to pull apart the nuances of new Now Platform features, but she also brings in customers to get real about the applications they've actually shipped. The discussions are grounded and practical, whether they're with interesting voices from across the ServiceNow ecosystem or professionals sharing tangible career advice for leveling up. It’s designed for admins, developers, and builders at any stage, offering a blend of technical depth and professional perspective. Tuning into this podcast provides a genuine pause to learn from others' experiences, making it a resource that feels both useful and refreshingly human. You'll come away from each episode with a clearer understanding of what's possible on the platform and perhaps a new idea for your own development path.
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