Just realized how Figma connects to Dev work. Is this how it actually works in companies?
Hey everyone,
I'm a beginner, and before opening or knowing about Figma files, I used to think I just had to guess the width, colors, fonts, sizes, and styles by looking at an image. Honestly, it was getting so frustrating and making me feel like I was falling backward because of all the guessing.
Then, while doing Frontend Mentor challenges, I discovered Figma. It completely blew my mind to realize how the actual pipeline works: a UI/UX designer creates the interface with all those exact spacing, padding, and styling specifications already laid out, and then the developer replicates it in code.
I have a few questions for the experienced devs here:
Is this exactly how things work in a professional company, or do things change a lot in the real world?
With how good AI is getting, if you just give a complete Figma file to an AI tool, can it accurately build the whole frontend? What are the limitations keeping companies from just doing that today?
If this is how things actually work, what is the right way to learn as a beginner? What do you want us to focus on the most when we are practicing?
Would love to hear insights on how your day-to-day workflow looks with designers!