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It's widely used in the design industry for its simplicity, efficiency, and collaborative features. Figma is accessible through a web browser or desktop application, making it easy to work from anywhere.

Top 5 uses of Figma in a development project:
Top uses of Figma in a development project:

## 1. User Interface (UI) Design

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<imageEmbed alt="Image" size="large" showBorder={false} figurePrefix="none" figure="Re-usable components" src="/uploads/rules/figma-uses/components.jpg" />

## 5. **Developer Handoff
## 5. The Figma MCP

Figma has a powerful MCP server that gives you a direct bridge between designs and code to be used in an AI coding tool (such as Cursor or Antigravity) to create near pixel perfect recreations consistent with your existing code.

## 6. Developer Handoff

Figma simplifies the handoff process from design to development. Designers can generate design specs, export assets, and provide CSS code snippets to developers. This streamlines the communication between design and development teams, ensuring that the final product matches the intended design.

<imageEmbed alt="Image" size="large" showBorder={false} figurePrefix="none" figure="Figma in Dev mode" src="/uploads/rules/figma-uses/figma-css-dev-mode.jpg" />

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Figma's versatility, real-time collaboration, and design system capabilities make it a valuable tool in the design and development workflow, helping teams create high-quality digital products efficiently.
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