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AI-Powered Frontend Development: Building Better UIs - Builder.io

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Mar 12

Let’s continue the conversation around AI-powered frontend development. Join @steve8708.bsky.social's livestream tomorrow at 10am PT.

Register here www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

In this livestream we’ll explore current AI technologies that are improving the frontend development process.

Creating Animated Accordions with the Details Element and Modern CSS

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Mar 10

See the full tutorial in the blog post www.builder.io/blog/animate...

Learn how to create animated accordions using only HTML and modern CSS with the details element, interpolate-size, transition-behavior, and the :has() selector.

Creating Animated Accordions with the Details Element and Modern CSS

Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Mar 10

Did you know that you can build and animate accordions without any JavaScript?

That's right! One of the oldest CSS problems (transitioning from height: 0 to height: auto) can be solved with modern CSS today.
youtu.be/QYkf4Xl2T_k?...

YouTube video by Builder

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Mar 5

Auto layout in Figma isn't just for responsive design—it's the key to smooth design-to-code conversion.

Join our livestream on 3/20, and we'll show you how to optimize Figma designs for seamless import.
www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

Builder Labs | Optimize Figma design for AI import - Builder.io

The Builder Develop Lab is a live session led by our product team, designed to help users maximize their experience with Builder Develop.

Check out performance features, code implementation, and cost comparisons of 2025's AI APIs. Find which model best fits your technical requirements.

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Feb 28

AI APIs give you powerful models without having to manage complex infrastructures.

Here’s an overview of the most popular APIs, from @anthropic.com's newly released Claude Sonnet 3.7 to @groq.com and more. Check it out
www.builder.io/blog/ai-apis

AI APIs in 2025

Builder: Open Source Alternative to WordPress, Contentful and Webflow – OpenAlternative

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OpenAlternative @openalternative.co · Feb 19

Builder @builderio.bsky.social — Visual development platform for modern web experiences

⭐ Stars: 7,834
🔗 Forks: 990
⏩ Last commit: 6 hours ago
⌛ First commit: 6 years ago

https://openalternative.co/builder

Drag-and-drop interface for creating and optimizing digital experiences, with headless CMS and powerful integrations.

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AI-Powered Frontend Development: Building Better UIs - Builder.io

Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Feb 19

Join @steve8708.bsky.social for live demos on March 13th and learn how to:

• Implement AI Agents to write and test components
• Build entire features in minutes with Cursor Composer
• Convert Figma designs to production-ready code

Register here www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

In this livestream we’ll explore current AI technologies that are improving the frontend development process.

How to build an app dashboard with AI-powered Figma-to-code

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Feb 12

We built an internal app dashboard using AI that takes a Figma design and creates functional, working code.

Import designs, generate responsive code, map to your design system, and export production-ready code.

Curious how? Check it out:

Use AI-powered Figma-to-code to build dashboards and internal tools. Learn how AI streamlines the process from import to component mapping.

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Feb 10

Join our livestream on 2/27 at 10AM PT and learn how to map basic and complex components.

We’ll also demo how to map design tokens and distribute them.

Register here www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

Builder Labs | Use Your Design System - Builder.io

The Builder Develop Lab is a live session led by our product team, designed to help users maximize their experience with Builder Develop.

What is visual editing for a headless CMS - Builder.io

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Feb 7

Visual editing with @builderio.bsky.social lets you edit UI components directly, not just content. It works with your existing component library and design system.

Fewer small change requests, faster prototyping, and more time for development.
www.builder.io/m/knowledge-...

Learn what Visual Editing is for Headless CMS and the different approaches of visual editing. Understand how to use AI with Visual Editing.

Building High-Performance React Components with AI Assistance

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Jan 30

React components form the core of your UI.

AI assistance can help you design, optimize, and test them more efficiently.

Learn how: www.builder.io/blog/react-c...

Improve React components using AI. Explore practical strategies for architecture, performance, state management, and testing.

Build software products, using only a chat interface

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Jan 22

Some big announcements from @builderio.bsky.social and Lovable.dev today. Join the livestream tomorrow and see it all in action.

Lovable

Lovable.dev

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Jan 22

Announcing the Lovable.dev and Builder.io integration: Turn Figma designs into full stack applications with AI.

Read the full announcement www.builder.io/blog/lovable...

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Steve (Builder.io) @steve8708.bsky.social · Jan 22

shh we're not announcing this for another 8 hours buts its live on PH early 🙈 www.producthunt.com/posts/lovab...

Lovable + Builder.io - Turn Figma designs into functional apps in Lovable.dev | Product Hunt

With Builder.io and Lovable, you can now turn Figma designs into functional full-stack applications that are pixel-perfect. Create everything from rapid prototypes to production-grade apps with custom backends from just designs and prompts.

www.producthunt.com

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Jan 21

Builder Labs livestream: Feb 6th

Topic: Build an app dashboard with AI powered Figma-to-code

See a live demo, ask questions, and learn about implementation. Register here:
www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

Builder Labs | App Dashboard - Builder.io

The Builder Develop Lab is a live session led by our product team, designed to help users maximize their experience with Builder Develop.

Build and Search Faster with Algolia - Builder.io

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Jan 14

Add @algolia.bsky.social to @builderio.bsky.social to integrate search into your site or app.

- Fast implementation
- Enhanced site search
- Better user experience

Learn more about the plugin www.builder.io/m/algolia

Integrate Builder.io and Algolia to automate content indexing and add powerful search. Boost UX with fast, relevant results - no complex setup needed.

Cursor vs Windsurf vs GitHub Copilot

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Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Jan 9

A detailed comparison of Cursor, @github.com Copilot, and Windsurf to help you evaluate your coding assistant in 2025! www.builder.io/blog/cursor-...

Comparing Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot AI coding assistants. Analysis of features, capabilities, and pricing reveals Cursor as the current frontrunner.

React UI Component Libraries in 2025

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Jan 7

Building UIs in React? Features to pay attention to in 2025:

- Improved accessibility features
- AI-assisted theming & customization
- Design tool integrations

See how libraries are implementing these
www.builder.io/blog/react-c...

Discover top React UI libraries for 2025: AI-assisted development, enhanced accessibility, and visual editing tools. Build modern, efficient interfaces faster.

Builder Labs | React Design to Code with AI - Builder.io

Builder.io @builderio.bsky.social · Jan 3

Join our Builder Labs livestream on January 16th and learn how to build React components with AI-powered design-to-code.

Not building with React? These techniques work for any framework.

Register here:
www.builder.io/hub/webinars...

The Builder Develop Lab is a live session led by our product team, designed to help users maximize their experience with Builder Develop.

Visual Editor - Builder.io

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Jan 2

Built great components but the rest of your team can't use them?

@builderio.bsky.social's Visual Editor lets you register your code. Then anyone can create with it. You build once. The whole team ships faster.
www.builder.io/visual-editor

Enable marketers to visually create rich, on-brand experiences with the Builder Visual Editor. Integrate custom components, use AI, maintain brand consistency.

AI-Powered Figma to Code - Builder.io

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Luke Stahl @lukestahl.bsky.social · Dec 19

From Figma to React, Vue, or Angular - turn designs into framework-specific code and skip the usual back-and-forth with designers.

Visual Copilot's AI can generate clean and maintainable code. See how it works here
www.builder.io/figma-to-code

Turn Figma designs into real, working code quickly. Build web experiences without the usual hassle. Get pixel-perfect results in less time.

Windsurf vs Cursor: which is the better AI code editor?

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Steve (Builder.io) @steve8708.bsky.social · Dec 17

Windsurf vs Cursor: which is the better AI code editor?
www.builder.io/blog/windsur...

Comparing Windsurf & Cursor AI-powered IDEs: features, user experience & workflow efficiency. Which is best for you?

Animate hero elements with scroll-driven CSS animations

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Stefan Judis @stefanjudis.com · Dec 14

I've kicked off a new project with the fine folks at Builder in which we'll look at designs / animation effects and recreate them with modern CSS.

The first post just dropped — it's about scroll-driven CSS animations.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTU1...

YouTube video by Builder

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Steve (Builder.io) @steve8708.bsky.social · Dec 13

how to create buttery smooth scroll-driven animations in pure CSS www.builder.io/blog/scroll-...

Animate hero elements with scroll-driven CSS animations

Recreate GitHub's landing page scroll effect using modern CSS techniques, including scroll-driven animations, for a performant and maintainable solution.