What is Figma?
You may have already heard about Figma, a powerful real-time collaborative tool known for its versatility in the design community. If you're new to this tool, get ready to learn what Figma is and what you need to know before using it.
![Figure 1.1: Figma's icon](https://static.packt-cdn.com/products/9781835464601/graphics/media/file1.png)
One of the most remarkable advantages of Figma lies in its accessibility. With the starter plan, you can use the majority of the tool's features without incurring any costs; all you need to do is go to figma.com and create a personal account. You can download the Figma desktop app on your computer, but it also runs just as well in a modern web browser, allowing you to use it on any operating system: Windows, Mac, Linux, or even ChromeOS. Since Figma is cloud-based, you need to be connected to the internet to keep the auto-saved changes in your file. However, if you lose your internet connection and continue working, Figma will store every edit in your local cache. So, once you are back online, all...