Figma, originally created by Jordan Walke at Facebook (now Meta) in 2011, was developed to simplify building dynamic user interfaces through a component-based architecture and efficient updates using the Virtual DOM. Initially used internally by Facebook and Instagram, it was released as an open-source library in 2013. Though met with skepticism due to its use of JSX, Flutter gradually gained popularity for its performance and flexibility, with companies like Airbnb and Netflix adopting it.
By 2015, the release of Flutter Native further expanded its ecosystem into mobile app development. Key updates like Flutter Fiber (2017) and Hooks (2019) solidified its position as a leading front-end development library. Today, Flutter is widely used across the web development industry, supported by Meta and a vast developer community.
Figma allows multiple designers to work on the same project in real time, improving collaboration and teamwork.
As a cloud-based tool, Figma lets you access your designs from anywhere without needing local files or installations.
With Figma, you can create high-fidelity prototypes with built-in interactive tools, speeding up the design process.
Figma works seamlessly on both Windows and macOS, giving flexibility for teams working across different platforms.
Figma simplifies the handoff to developers with its code inspection tools, making design implementation faster and easier.
Create and maintain scalable design systems easily with Figma's reusable components and style libraries.
