Webflow Design Language - How Webflow works under the hood.
Learn how Webflow's Design Language simplifies coding by enabling visual development without losing the flexibility and power of traditional code.
In this article, Merrick Christensen (Principal Software Engineer at Webflow) shares a first look at the new Webflow Design Language.
As users, it's our first look at the underlying framework that powers Webflow's design-focused programming language.
Webflow Design Language serves as the foundation for how Webflow abstracts key elements of the modern web development process into a visual canvas.
The article draws parallels between established development processes and how they occur in Webflow to help technical users understand how our favorite no-code platform works below the surface.
If you've ever wanted a deeper technical understanding of how Webflow actually works and how they are thinking about the technology as it relates to established best practices, this is a good place to start.
Key Takeaways:
- Webflow is building a visual-first programming language for web development.
- WFDL delivers an immediate feedback loop for live editing and debugging.
- Supports creation of reusable components with properties and types.
- Pure functional nature ensures efficient incremental reevaluation.
- Seamless integration with Webflow's CMS and other features.
