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A tale of two parameter architectures—and how we unified them
July 29, 2025
By Jenning Chen
After launching variables and component properties in quick succession, we were left with two different underlying architectures for parametrization. Here’s how we unified them for consistency and scalability.
Inside Figma
Engineering
Design systems
Rolling out Santa without freezing productivity: Tips from securing Figma’s fleet
July 2, 2025
By Aaron Osborne
We scaled Santa, an open-source binary authorization tool, across all Figmates’ laptops to boost endpoint security while keeping workflows seamless. Here’s how we tackled the challenges and ensured a smooth rollout.
Inside Figma
Engineering
Security
Canvas, meet code: Building Figma’s code layers
June 25, 2025
By Darragh Burke, Alex Kern
What if you could design and build on the same canvas? Here's how we created code layers to bring design and code together.
Inside Figma
Engineering
Figma Sites
AI

There’s so much more to being an engineer than just outputting code. It’s also about knowing which problems to solve and how to solve them.

Kris Rasmussen, Chief Technology Officer, Figma

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