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FROM NO‑CODE TO BUILD‑READY: EXACT EXPORTS & CHECKLISTS FOR WEBFLOW, FIGMA, ADALO & BUBBLE

App IdeasApril 22, 20267 min read1,337 words

If you’ve built a prototype in Figma, Webflow, Adalo or Bubble and you're hiring a contractor to convert it into production code, vague handoffs cost time and money. This post gives exact file lists, naming conventions, mock endpoints, and short acceptance test snippets to export from each platform so a developer can start, not guess. At the end of each tool section is a one‑page export checklist you can copy into your repo or contractor brief.

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Section 1

Figma — deliver a single source of truth designers and devs can use immediately

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What to export: a developer needs the working Figma file (shared with Editor or View access), a flattened component page, all exported assets (SVG for icons, 1x/2x PNG for raster images), a JSON export of tokens (colors/typography) if you use tokens, and a short design‑system README describing component props and breakpoints. Use Figma’s Dev Mode / Inspect to let devs copy CSS variables and measurements, but still export canonical assets rather than relying on screenshots.

Naming and variants: adopt deterministic file names so scripts and devs can locate assets. Use folder and layer prefixes: icon/ for SVGs, img/ for raster backgrounds, logo/ for logos. For multi‑resolution assets use suffixes: logo@1x.png, logo@2x.png, icon.svg. Export SVGs with 'Outline strokes' off when developers need editable vectors and include an 'export-metadata.json' listing frame name, platform (web/ios/android), and intended use.

  • Files: Figma .fig (shared link) + exported assets (SVG, PNG @1x/@2x) + tokens JSON + flattened components page (PDF optional).
  • Naming: componentName__variant__platform.ext (e.g., button_primary__default__web.svg).
  • Dev hints to include: exact font-family + fallback stack, spacing scale (4,8,16...), and breakpoints (px).
  • Acceptance snippet: 'On /signup, header uses font Inter 600, 20px; logo.svg loads as img#site-logo and scales at 48×48 on mobile.'

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Webflow — export the site code and a developer zone map

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Webflow exports a ZIP of HTML/CSS/JS and assets — but don’t hand that ZIP alone. Developers need a developer zone map: a small Markdown file that maps Webflow pages/classes to intended backend routes or React components (e.g., /products → ProductList.jsx). Export the code ZIP, and separately export images (unminified SVGs and source PNGs), any custom scripts, and a list of site interactions with short summaries (what triggers them, expected behavior).

Naming and structure: keep Webflow class-to-component mapping in a machine‑readable mapping.json (example below) and include instructions about which CSS is intentionally global vs generated. If you used the CMS, export CMS CSVs for collections and include sample CMS items. If you used Webflow forms, export a list of form IDs and the intended back‑end endpoints the contractor should implement.

  • Files: Code ZIP (HTML/CSS/JS), assets folder with SVGs/PNGs, mapping.json (page→component), interactions.md, cms-collection-<name>.csv.
  • Form handoff: list form element id, name, expected payload, success & error behavior (HTTP code mapping).
  • Mock endpoints: provide a /api/form-submit POST example and a sample JSON response for both success and validation error.
  • Acceptance snippet: 'Exported index.html uses <form id="contact-form">; POST /api/contact should return 200 and JSON {"ok":true} on success.'

Section 3

Bubble — export what you can, and document what you can’t

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Bubble does not export a production‑ready codebase; you can export data and certain app definitions. For a handoff, export your full database CSVs, a JSON or spreadsheet that documents data types/field constraints and relationships, and a named list of API endpoints (Bubble API workflows) with sample requests/responses.

Additionally, capture workflows and page flows as annotated screenshots or a short exported document. Because Bubble workflows are platform‑specific, include a 'rebuild spec' — for each workflow, list the trigger, expected validations, side effects (emails, DB writes), and precise acceptance tests the contractor should run.

  • Files: CSV exports of every collection, data-schema.xlsx (field, type, nullable, example), screenshots or PDF of workflow editor for complex flows.
  • API handoff: list each Bubble API endpoint, method, request body example, and sample success/failure JSON.
  • Rebuild spec: for each workflow, include trigger, preconditions, expected DB changes and notifications.
  • Acceptance snippet: 'When /api/create-order is POSTed, new Order row appears with status="pending", buyer_id set, and a confirmation email is queued (subject contains "Order received").'

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Adalo — export data, assets and a native runtime map (what you can — and can’t)

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Adalo does not provide full source code export. For a developer to port an Adalo app, export CSVs of collections, export all images/files used in the app, and create a manifest that lists screens, components used on each screen, and navigation flows. Capture any custom formulas, computed fields, or third‑party integrations used so developers can reimplement logic server‑side if needed.

Also export a small 'runtime map' describing which screens expect native behaviors (push notifications, deep links), what authentication providers are configured, and the exact API keys or third‑party services (migrated to a secrets file) used in the app. Without this, contractors will waste cycles re-discovering integration behavior.

  • Files: CSV exports for collections, assets folder with image/file originals, manifest.json that lists screen → component → data binding.
  • Integration list: provider, scope, sample callback URL, and test credentials (rotate keys after handoff).
  • Platform note: state explicitly that Adalo source code cannot be exported — plan for rebuild or reimplementation.
  • Acceptance snippet: 'When developer rebuilds Products list, paging must match Adalo: 20 items per page, pull-to-refresh triggers data reload, and image URLs come from imageField.url.'

Section 5

Practical artifacts every contractor expects (and a 1‑page export checklist you can copy)

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Across tools, contractors want the same core artifacts: canonical design source, exported assets with deterministic names, data exports (CSV/JSON), API contract examples (requests & responses), and short acceptance tests for each major flow. Put these artifacts in a single /handoff folder in your repo or cloud drive with a top‑level README that links to each file.

Below is a copyable one‑page checklist you can paste into the README of your handoff bundle. Treat this as the 'must have' list — anything missing will trigger clarification tickets and slow the build. If you use AppWispr to manage contractors, this same checklist works as a project preflight before you start the sprint.

  • Handoff README (top-level): one paragraph describing the app, access links, and contact for questions.
  • Design: Figma file link + exported assets (SVG/PNG @1x/@2x) + tokens.json.
  • Frontend scaffold: Webflow ZIP + mapping.json (if used) or explicit note 'no code export'.
  • Backend/data: CSV/JSON exports for all collections + schema.xlsx + API contract examples (success & errors).
  • Workflows & acceptance: Workflow screenshots or rebuild specs + 6–10 acceptance snippets for core user journeys.

FAQ

Common follow-up questions

Can I just hand a developer the exported ZIP from Webflow and expect them to finish the app?

No. A Webflow ZIP contains static HTML/CSS/JS and assets, but it lacks the architectural mapping developers need. Provide a mapping.json that states which Webflow pages map to which components or routes, the exported assets in a clear folder structure, CMS CSVs (if used), and documented form endpoints and interactions so developers can integrate backend services correctly.

Does Figma export produce production code I can drop into my repo?

Figma exports assets and provides CSS snippets via Inspect, but it does not generate production‑quality React/Next code by default. Use Figma for canonical visuals and tokens; export SVGs/PNGs and a tokens JSON. If you want generated code, evaluate code‑generation plugins but treat their output as a starting point, not a final production artifact.

Can I export the full app code from Bubble or Adalo?

Generally no. Bubble and Adalo do not provide a full source code export for their runtime. You can export data (CSV/JSON) and document workflows and API endpoints, but platform‑specific workflows must be rebuilt in standard code. Prepare rebuild specs and data exports to minimize developer guesswork.

What is the minimum acceptance test I should include for each exported flow?

For each core flow include: the trigger (URL or UI action), request example, expected DB state change, and expected visible behavior. Example: 'POST /api/signup with {email,password} returns 201 and creates User row with verified=false; UI shows onboarding modal.' These short snippets remove ambiguity for contractors.

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