Many devs aren't using Webflow because you're 'locked in'. Devs hate that. Is Webflow moving to open up more and provide creators with a visual builder to create their UI/UX AND then export the code to work outside of Webflow. Using AI maybe in the future we'll be able to convert the Webflow code to organised, human React and JS code. Exporitng the HTML, CSS is already a win.
Good to hear your thoughts, I'm thinking is devlink was likely a request/requirement of a flagship client and they've decided to roll it out, Webflow have made a habit of over hyping future features only to roll them out really late with the bare bones, devlink has been the polar opposite, I'm 10-20 hours into a project using it already and I've enjoyed it so far.
Thanks! I’m not doubting it’s a fun tool, just whether it has any really genuine use case and longevity to it. I’m sure it’ll help some basic React apps but not much more. Glad to hear you’re using it though!
I'm not sure. I think this was an idea conceived before they decided to "focus on their core offering" and they need to see it through. I think as fun/cool as this is, it sits outside their offering and it's not very well thought out (from what I can see in these early stages)
I'm not sure how I feel about Devlink honestly. I'm definitely not opposed to adding more support for coders that happen to use Webflow, but I also feel like they should focus on bringing more coding concepts (and features made possible through coding) down to Earth.
I dont really mind having some extra tools, for example in Adobe Illustrator I barely use all the tools (only 10-20%) but having something extra is always good. I think Webflow did this because Framer is based on React and they now see them as a competitor.
What will you use DevLink for?
Many devs aren't using Webflow because you're 'locked in'. Devs hate that. Is Webflow moving to open up more and provide creators with a visual builder to create their UI/UX AND then export the code to work outside of Webflow. Using AI maybe in the future we'll be able to convert the Webflow code to organised, human React and JS code. Exporitng the HTML, CSS is already a win.
Agree!
Good to hear your thoughts, I'm thinking is devlink was likely a request/requirement of a flagship client and they've decided to roll it out, Webflow have made a habit of over hyping future features only to roll them out really late with the bare bones, devlink has been the polar opposite, I'm 10-20 hours into a project using it already and I've enjoyed it so far.
Thanks! I’m not doubting it’s a fun tool, just whether it has any really genuine use case and longevity to it. I’m sure it’ll help some basic React apps but not much more. Glad to hear you’re using it though!
Why only basic? It looks like you can create any React component with it - what are the limitations?@@webflowandcode
I have registered for DevLink a week ago but there is still no reply from their team. Is this still supported by Webflow team?
I’ve heard it’s being deprecated.
I think...webflow is really trying to push itself as a front-end as a service.
One can get the hint by looking at their marketing site.
Thoughts?
I'm not sure. I think this was an idea conceived before they decided to "focus on their core offering" and they need to see it through. I think as fun/cool as this is, it sits outside their offering and it's not very well thought out (from what I can see in these early stages)
I'm not sure how I feel about Devlink honestly. I'm definitely not opposed to adding more support for coders that happen to use Webflow, but I also feel like they should focus on bringing more coding concepts (and features made possible through coding) down to Earth.
I'm the same
I dont really mind having some extra tools, for example in Adobe Illustrator I barely use all the tools (only 10-20%) but having something extra is always good. I think Webflow did this because Framer is based on React and they now see them as a competitor.
I think you're right. It's a better implementation to be fair