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The 5 Auto Layout stumbling blocks you need to understand to master this feature once and for all.
Because "just practice" and "learn flexbox" aren't good enough.
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How to customize the size of Figma embed iframes
For when the default 800x450 just doesn't cut it
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⍚ Base components are still useful, just not in your UI library
Just because they've fallen out of favor with design system folks, doesn't mean they're not useful!
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◈ Interface Representatives are the center of the Figma component universe
And understanding how they relate to the other 6 types will unlock a whole new level of workflow precision
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7 types of Figma components, named and explained
You're already use first type... but what about the other 6?
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12 ways to make your Figma components more delightful to use
Designers strive to make usable products. And components are themselves tiny products... let's make 'em usable!
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When to use variants, component props, variables, or separate components
Variables, variants, component swapping, and component properties all offer different advantages. Choosing the right feature is key to building a strong component library.
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This is probably why your Figma variant's "size" property isn't working
"it works fine on the canvas, but not when it's nested inside another component?!"
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There are only 3 ways to build components in Figma
The techniques are: "basic", "starter-kit", and "slot"
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Methods for building and managing your Figma components
Confidently choose a building method that will benefit you in the future
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5
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