Hey everyone! I’m stuck on converting my Figma prototype into working Angular code. I’ve got all these designs with different UI elements, page layouts, and custom styling that need to become real components.
I know some HTML, CSS, and Angular basics but I’m not really sure how to approach this properly. What’s the right way to take a Figma file and turn it into actual Angular templates? Are there any specific techniques or workflows that work well for this kind of conversion?
Any tips would be really helpful!
Break down each Figma screen into logical sections before you start coding. I always figure out which parts need to be standalone components vs. just template sections first. Don’t try to match every pixel perfectly right away - that was my biggest mistake early on. Get the structure and functionality working first, then worry about visual details. Angular CLI is your friend for generating component skeletons fast. Then just fill in the template and styles bit by bit. Check Figma’s responsive behavior settings - they’ll tell you exactly how elements should act on different screen sizes. Also, screenshot the hover states and interactions from Figma prototypes. Trust me, it saves tons of time when you’re building Angular animations later.
figma’s dev mode is solid if u got access - pulls css properties straight frm the design panel. without it, I screenshot individual components and code them side-by-side. catches spacing issues way better than eyeballing measurements.
I always check the Figma design system first before writing any code. Export all your assets upfront - icons, images, fonts - and dump them in your Angular assets folder. Set up CSS variables for colors, spacing, and typography that match Figma’s design tokens. Here’s what saved me tons of time: map out your component hierarchy before you start coding. Look for repeated elements and figure out what should be reusable components vs one-off stuff. Build your atomic components first (buttons, inputs, cards), then combine them into bigger page sections. For styling, Angular’s ViewEncapsulation + SCSS is a game changer. You’ll get pixel-perfect designs without CSS conflicts. Also, lean heavily on CSS Grid and Flexbox - they handle modern layouts way better than trying to recreate Figma’s auto-layout with old CSS tricks.