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9. Libraries: publish, consume, update
Figma · 52 pages source format
Foundation file publishes library. Product file consumes instances. Update flow is how teams stay synced — master this before job interviews.
What you'll learn
- Publish library
- Enable in team files
- Review updates
- Breaking vs safe changes
Two-file setup
File A: Design System (publish). File B: App Screens (consume).
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Move components to File A. Publish library. Enable in File B.
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Push an update
Change button radius in A. B gets update notification. Accept and verify instances.
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Change one token. Publish. Accept update in B. Screenshot before/after.
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Documentation frame
Usage, anatomy, do/don’t for button and input on Components page.
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Add documentation section for 2 components.
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