We are living, breathing websites – each of us a complex layout system constantly negotiating space.

A stateless service is one that doesn’t retain information about client sessions between requests. Each request contains all the information necessary for the server to process it.

These core functions support higher-order executive functions like reasoning, problem-solving, and planning. In this analysis, we focus primarily on the three core functions, as these represent the foundational cognitive processes underlying how people interact with technology.

Visual hierarchy plays an important role in creating designs that are not just beautiful but also functional. Without the right balance of size, color, and spacing, a design will become cluttered, confusing, and chaotic.

Cross-document view transitions and scroll-driven animations let you add more interactivity to your applications with a few lines of CSS. You can now animate to height: auto;, style scrollbars, and size text inputs to their contents.

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Pinterest’s 2025 trend forecast highlights bold, nostalgic, and sustainable aesthetics set to shape digital design and branding. From Rococo-inspired elegance to mood-driven color schemes, these trends provide fresh opportunities for creating impactful, audience-focused experiences.

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Designers are encouraged to follow the rules and use grids to create well-structured and “effective” designs. However, this also puts restraints on creativity.

Every update in Figma is created in dialogue with our community—how you work and what you create pushes us to make Figma better for you.