Figma to Frontend AI Driven Page Building in dotCMS | dotConnect24 Session



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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

  1. Figma Design: Starting with a Figma design comprised of various content types (Banner, Call to Action, Carousel, etc.).
  2. Next.js App: In the demonstration, a Next.js app is utilized, with environmental variables set for the CMS connection.
  3. AI Integration: Use of a coding IDE (csor) to enhance development via AI prompts, enabling the developer to build components dynamically.
  4. 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.
  5. 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