Kris Zięba’s Post

Hey there! Long time no see (I know). Anyway, last week Franco Bermúdez and I were discussing how we can leverage the available tools in Figma (especially Dev Mode) to foster better collaboration between the devs and designers of our teams at Scotia. These days, I'll be doing a deep dive into the feature, BUT I was wondering if anyone here has already done something similar in the past so we can learn from their experience. If that is the case, I'd love to chat with you and get better insights on how you or your team are using Figma Dev Mode in your day-to-day product development duties. Feel free to DM me!

Dear network, 🌍 I'm a big fan of Bolt.new for its AI-powered code generation, but I'm hoping to find a similar tool that can leverage Figma designs directly. Ideally, I'd like a platform that can generate code from Figma mockups, streamlining the development process. Has anyone had experience with such a tool? 🔍 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! #AI #Figma #SoftwareDevelopment #NoCode #LowCode

For all Designers, Engineers, and Design Ops leads - block your calendars for this Thursday, October 10th from 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST! Figma's Solutions Consultants, Tatiana Mojica & Megan Ollinger, will be leading an in-depth technical exploration of how Dev Mode can transform your organization’s development capabilities. Whether you're simply evaluating the value of Dev Mode, or a new customer beginning to incorporate it into your workflows, you'll learn how Dev Mode... - Streamlines the flow from design to development - Strengthens the bridge from design <-> code - Enhances developer efficiency - Scales design system adoption Sign up at the link below!

A Whack-a-Mole Update on Cubyts 🚀 We’ve been listening closely to the challenges that engineering teams face, and it’s clear there’s always something popping up when you least expect it! So, we’ve made some improvements. Cubyts now does live checks on definition documents, for example making sure every UI design file (a.k.a Figma Handoff files) meets the criteria before it moves to development. Fewer surprises sneaking in at the last minute because of missing or unclear details. We’re also rolling out continuous static code analysis, catching code issues as soon as they appear — so you’re not constantly chasing down problems. Guess what, you don't have to trigger a code check event to catch them anymore. And here's the bit we're really excited about: our AI, Nebula. It isn’t just reactive, it also learns from historical data, spots patterns, predicts risks. Nebula nudges you toward actions that help avoid those drawn-out timelines and rework sessions that seem to happen more often than anyone likes to admit. It’s still early days, but we’re making progress, and we’re learning as we go. Here’s to fewer surprises and more wins ahead! 🎯

Having the *right* software engineering team is what we all strive for, but how do you define what's "right"? 🤔 Who fits in, and how do you define the culture of your team? Next week on 8/23, I will speaking (and listening)👨🏫at nvisia DevCon conference on the importance of defining your engineering values. By defining AND reinforcing your engineering values, your team is able test what they do against these values. Figma has their values publicly defined here: https://lnkd.in/gM7-SuDA I love the second value "Lift your Team", it reinforces that writing software is dependent on the team, communication needs to happen often with compassion, they all learn from mistakes. 🤗 I'd love to hear about the engineering values you do or don't have, comment below! p.s. Hit me up for a promo code to save some 💰on the conference! p.p.s. link to the event here: https://lnkd.in/gZXV56Xf

I know it doesn't look like anything....but I've been tinkering with code and after following Figma's Plugin QuickStart Guide I was able to create my very first Figma plugin. But why does that matter? 🖥 Coding experience allows UX Designers to better understand the technical feasibility of their designs.   📢 UX Designers with coding skills can communicate effectively with developers with rapid prototyping and even convey their experiences with recruiters.   🌐With coding knowledge, Product Designers can push the boundaries of what is possible, experimenting with innovative and user-centered solutions. And also, I might be creating something really badass for next year's Hackathon if I don't have commitment issues. 😅 {The QuickStart guide is in the comments if you want to try it out}. #figma #figmaplugin #productdesigner #learning

CodeParrot (YC W23) helps developers build stunning UI lightning-fast by converting Figma designs and screenshots into production-ready code. Just share your Figma files, set your code preferences, and have your screens ready in minutes. Shipping fast often comes with cutting corners on UI, but a good user interface is the first impression you don’t get to make twice. CodeParrot aims to remove this tradeoff and raise the bar for digital experiences. Founded by Royal Jain and Vedant Agarwala to solve their product-building challenges, CodeParrot leverages the advancements in LLMs to help over 3000 engineers, from startups to enterprises, build things they are proud of. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gBAm4AQz.

Tech immersion day 7 delved into the intricacies of crafting a dynamic Figma accordion menu using the powerful tool of auto layout. During the session, participants were guided through the process of implementing auto layout in Figma to create a seamless accordion menu that enhances user experience. By utilizing this feature, designers can ensure that their menus adapt flawlessly to different screen sizes and resolutions, providing a consistent and user-friendly interface across various devices. The knowledge gained from this session will undoubtedly prove to be a valuable asset for designers looking to elevate their skills and create more engaging and interactive user interfaces. With the insights and techniques shared during this session, participants are now equipped to tackle complex design challenges with confidence and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with Figma. Missed our Tech Immersion Day seven session? No worries! We've got you covered. Catch up on the action-packed day of learning and exploration on our YouTube channel! https://buff.ly/3SNdv7l #smartcodecademy #smartcode #smart #coding #uiux #dataanalysis #python #django #techimmersion #tech #css #javascript #robotics #techcareer #techguru #techtalk #django #backend #softwaredev

Supercharge Your Development Environment with These Essential Tools 🔧 Transforming my development setup has been a game changer, and I’ve found these tools indispensable for boosting efficiency and productivity. Here’s how each one has enhanced my workflow: 🔥 Visual Studio Code Extensions: Integrating extensions like Prettier and ESLint into VS Code has streamlined my coding process by automating formatting and error-checking. Live Share has been a fantastic addition for real-time collaboration with team members, making pair programming and code reviews seamless. 🔥 Figma: Figma has revolutionized my approach to UI/UX design. Its real-time collaboration feature allows me to work closely with designers, providing immediate feedback and making design iterations much faster and more efficient. 🔥 Notion: Using Notion has been a game changer for project management and organization. I keep all my project notes, documentation, and tasks in one place, which helps me stay organized and keep track of progress without juggling multiple tools. 🔥 Kubernetes: Managing containerized applications with Kubernetes has simplified deployment and scaling. The automation of operational tasks and the ability to manage multiple containers efficiently has made my infrastructure more robust and scalable. Life long learning... #DevTools #Productivity #CodingLife #SoftwareEngineering #TechTools #Development #TechEfficiency