Figma to Frontend AI Driven Page Building in dotCMS | dotConnect24 Session
AI Summary
Summary of ‘Figma to Frontend: An AI-Driven Page Building in CMS’
Presenters
- Will Isel - Founder at CMS
- Freddy Montes - Product Manager and Lead Front-End Developer
Overview
- Discussion on how web development has evolved over the years and the role of content management systems (CMS) in empowering users to manage content without developer intervention.
- Emphasis on the importance of AI in accelerating web development and enhancing content creation.
Key Points
- The CMS provides a Universal Visual Editor (UVE) enabling non-developers to build and manage pages effectively.
- The role of AI in simplifying the development of customized web applications is highlighted.
- Demonstration of converting a Figma design into a fully functional landing page within CMS without extensive coding.
Technical Approach
- Figma Design: Starting with a Figma design comprised of various content types (Banner, Call to Action, Carousel, etc.).
- Next.js App: In the demonstration, a Next.js app is utilized, with environmental variables set for the CMS connection.
- AI Integration: Use of a coding IDE (csor) to enhance development via AI prompts, enabling the developer to build components dynamically.
- Building Components:
- AI assists in generating React components based on mock data and screenshots provided.
- Stepwise development is encouraged, adding components iteratively and testing progressively.
- Final Adjustments: Involving manual tweaks for styling and behavior to meet design specifications before publishing the page.
Closing Remarks
- The capability of creating a fully editable landing page connected to CMS is showcased, showcasing efficiency through AI tools.
- Invitation for audience questions and further engagement with presenters.
Contact Information
- Will Isel: will@cms
- Freddy Montes: freddy@cms