What determines the availability of application artifacts in ServiceNow?

The availability of application artifacts in ServiceNow is determined primarily by the concept of scope. In ServiceNow, scope defines the boundaries within which application artifacts (such as tables, scripts, and UI elements) operate. Each application is developed within its own scope, meaning that the resources and artifacts created for that application are encapsulated and can include specific permissions and visibility settings.

This scoped approach allows for better organization and separation of applications, enabling developers to create applications that do not interfere with one another, preventing conflicts and maintaining integrity. When an artifact is designed, it is associated with its defined scope, making it accessible only to users and components that fall within that scope context.

While permissions and resource allocation do play roles in controlling access and availability of certain features within ServiceNow, they are secondary to the primary factor of scope, which fundamentally dictates how and when application artifacts are utilized within various applications. Data types are essential for data structure but do not govern the overall availability of artifacts.