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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).

Do this now

Move components to File A. Publish library. Enable in File B.

Clear?

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.

Clear?

Documentation frame

Usage, anatomy, do/don’t for button and input on Components page.

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Add documentation section for 2 components.

Clear?

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