Evaluation Playbook

Automate Developer Handoffs

Save developer time and reduce bugs by handing off finalized copy with content keys, descriptions, and visual context directly from design.

2 hours
setup
1-2 days
test

Requirements

Make sure the following requirements are met before starting.

A Figma file with finalized copy
Frontitude’s Developer CLI installed
Frontitude Figma plugin installed
Code repository that works with strings files (dynamic keys)
Auto-generation of component metadata turned on

Roles Involved

For optimal results, involve at least one teammate from each of the following roles.

Developer
UX writer / content designer

Evaluation Steps

Follow the next steps to evaluate Frontitude for this use case.

1. Finalize copy in Frontitude

Select texts and mark them as Final to prepare them for developer handoff.

2. Generate content keys with Frontitude AI

Once finalized, content is saved as copy components with auto-generated keys and metadata.

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3. Handle dynamic content

Use plurals and variables to handle dynamic parts of the content and ensure smooth handoffs.

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4. Developer pulls content to code

The developer can use the “pull” command with relevant flags to get the finalized content.

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5. Run QA with the developer

Ensure keys match expected implementation and that there are no missing strings.

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6. Test versioning with the developer

Submit edits to final content and ensure draft versions are not pulled into the codebase.

Success Metrics

Measure success using the following key metrics.

Metric Target Why It Matters
Developer time saved vs manual ≥ 50% Reduces engineering effort by automating copy extraction and handoff
Strings implemented without errors ≥ 99% Ensures accuracy and alignment between design and production
Design-copy mismatches post-handoff Zero Guarantees content integrity across product development stages
Developer satisfaction score ≥ 4 (of 5) Validates workflow usability and tool adoption by engineering teams
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