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When a parent application is activated in ServiceNow, the spokes associated with that application do not automatically become active. This means that while the parent application serves as a container or framework for functionalities and features, the individual spokes need to be activated separately to enable their specific capabilities. Each spoke can provide distinct functions or integrations that may not be relevant or desired in every scenario. Therefore, to maintain flexibility and customizability, the activation of spokes is treated independently from the parent application.

This principle emphasizes a modular approach in ServiceNow, allowing developers to choose which functionalities they need, rather than automatically enabling everything within an application simply because the parent is activated. This is beneficial as it helps to avoid unnecessary complexity and potential performance issues that may arise from activating unused features.