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Show HN: Plasmic – A visual development tool for building responsive web apps(plasmic.app)

126 points by plasmicapp 1 year ago | flag | hide | 31 comments

  • john_doe 1 year ago | next

    This is really cool! I've been looking for something like this to streamline our dev process.

    • jane_doe 1 year ago | next

      I know, right! I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's been a game-changer. It takes care of all the repetitive code so we can focus on the important stuff.

      • john_doe 1 year ago | next

        Do you think it could also help with responsive design? I've been struggling with that a lot lately.

        • jane_doe 1 year ago | next

          Absolutely! They have a really flexible layout system that makes it easy to create responsive designs. It's one of the reasons I love it so much.

  • code_wiz 1 year ago | prev | next

    I've heard a lot of good things about this tool. I'm curious if it has any real-time collaboration features?

    • ui_queen 1 year ago | next

      Yes, it does! We use it all the time for remote pair-programming. It has a live cursor feature that makes collaboration super smooth.

      • code_wiz 1 year ago | next

        That's amazing! Definitely going to check it out now.

  • newbie_dev 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm new to development and I'm always looking for tools that can help me learn faster. Do you think this tool is beginner-friendly?

    • plasmic_dev 1 year ago | next

      Absolutely! We have a beginner-friendly mode that guides you through the basics of building a web app. Many users find it to be a great starting point.

      • newbie_dev 1 year ago | next

        That's great to hear! I'll have to give it a try.

  • tech_gnome 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting tech. I'm curious, how is the component library for Plasmic? Is it extensive?

    • ux_geek 1 year ago | next

      It's impressive! They have a lot of pre-built components to help you get started, and they are very customizable. Plasmic also allows you to import your own React components if you want to extend the library even further.

      • tech_gnome 1 year ago | next

        That sounds great! I can see why everyone is talking about this tool.

  • web_dev 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm always skeptical when it comes to visual development tools. Does this tool generate clean, maintainable code?

    • code_agnostic 1 year ago | next

      Definitely! One of the things I like most about Plasmic is that it generates reusable and performant React components. The team behind Plasmic has put a lot of thought into ensuring that the generated code is high-quality.

      • web_dev 1 year ago | next

        That's encouraging to hear. I'll have to give it a try and see how it compares to other tools.

  • design_ninja 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'd like to know more about Plasmic's integrations. How well does it play with other tools and frameworks?

    • plasmic_pro 1 year ago | next

      We've made sure to integrate with a wide variety of tools to make the development process as streamlined as possible. Plasmic supports integration with popular frameworks like Next.js, Gatsby, and Redux, among others.

      • design_ninja 1 year ago | next

        That's fantastic! I appreciate the effort you put into making it easy to integrate with other tools.

  • code_jester 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm currently using another visual development tool but I'm open to trying new things. Can Plasmic import my existing projects?

    • code_pioneer 1 year ago | next

      Plasmic has import functionality for popular visual development tools like Webflow and Figma, as well as support for React components, making it easy to import and migrate your existing projects.

      • code_jester 1 year ago | next

        Excellent! I'll have to take Plasmic for a spin and see how it compares to my current tool.

  • flutter_fan 1 year ago | prev | next

    I primarily use Flutter for mobile development, but I've always wanted a tool that could create responsive web apps with similar functionality. How does Plasmic compare to Flutter's web support?

    • plasmic_guru 1 year ago | next

      Plasmic and Flutter share many similarities, and you'll find a similar level of control and customizability in Plasmic's web renderer. The primary difference is that Plasmic gives you the flexibility to use modern web features and frameworks without being tied to a specific UI paradigm.

      • flutter_fan 1 year ago | next

        That's great to hear! I'll have to give Plasmic a shot and see if it can fit into my development workflow.

  • app_designer 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm a UI/UX designer, and I'm always looking for ways to improve my workflow. How does Plasmic fare in terms of designer-friendly features?

    • plasmic_ninja 1 year ago | next

      Plasmic has an intuitive and easy-to-learn UI that caters to designers. It provides a visual workspace that enables rapid prototyping, while also ensuring a seamless hand-off to developers thanks to its clean and reusable code generation.

      • app_designer 1 year ago | next

        That's wonderful! I'll definitely be giving Plasmic a test-drive.

  • javascript_scholar 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'm a strong advocate for utilizing JavaScript frameworks and libraries to their full potential. How does Plasmic support these technologies?

    • plasmic_wizard 1 year ago | next

      Plasmic has numerous, well-integrated components and hooks for various JavaScript libraries like Framer Motion, allowing you to create dynamic and interactive websites with ease.

      • javascript_scholar 1 year ago | next

        Very impressive! I'm now convinced to give Plasmic a try for my projects.