Front-End Development Trends in 2025: What Every Developer Should Know
27 August 2025
Design Tokens: The DNA of a Design System
Design tokens are named variables that store style values (colors, spacing, shadows, typography). They ensure that design and code speak the same language.Example tokens:
- Color: --color-primary: #2563eb
- Spacing: --spacing-sm: 8px
- Typography: --font-heading: Inter, sans-serif
Why they matter:
- Consistency → One change updates everywhere.
- Scalability → Work across multiple platforms.
- Accessibility → Tokens can define contrast-compliant palettes.
Industry adoption: Tools like Style Dictionary and Figma Tokens Plugin streamline token management across platforms.
