Experiance with the builder.io

Bugs
1

Experiance with the builder.io

Issue: Inconsistent Code Generation

Builder.io does not consistently generate code in the same format. For example:

  • Sometimes it iterates over menu items dynamically.
  • Other times, it explicitly writes each menu item individually.
    Ensuring uniformity in code generation would improve maintainability and developer experience.

Issue: Exporting Multiple Screens Simultaneously

Currently, Builder.io only supports exporting a single frame at a time. This limitation makes it impractical for multi-screen applications, as it requires manually exporting each screen separately. Enabling batch export for multiple frames would greatly improve workflow efficiency.

Issue: Design Preview and Code Accuracy

While Builder.io allows previewing designs and generating code, the alignment, padding, and spacing often do not match the original design. Despite claims of ‘pixel-perfect’ output, these inconsistencies require manual adjustments. Improving the accuracy of exported designs would reduce the need for additional modifications.

Issue: Header and Footer Consistency Across Screens

When exporting screens containing the same header and footer, Builder.io sometimes alters their design unexpectedly. For example, each time a new screen is exported, the header and footer layout may shift, requiring manual corrections. Ensuring design consistency across multiple exports would enhance reliability.

Issue: Free Plan Limitations

Builder.io’s free plan restricts users to exporting a limited number of screens per day. Given that each frame must be exported individually, the free plan becomes impractical for larger projects. Providing a more flexible export policy or increasing the daily limit would make the platform more viable for extensive use.

Conclusion

Builder.io offers useful design-to-code capabilities, but improvements in code consistency, multi-frame export, design accuracy, and pricing structure would enhance the overall experience. Addressing these challenges will make it a more efficient and reliable tool for developers and designers alike.

2

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback!

We recognize the need for more consistent code generation, improved multi-screen export, and greater design accuracy. These are all areas we’re actively working to refine. Ensuring elements like headers and footers remain consistent across exports is a priority, and we’re continuously improving our layout fidelity to reduce manual adjustments.
As for the free plan limitations, we understand the challenges and are always evaluating ways to provide more flexibility. We appreciate your insights—they help us make Builder.io better, and we’re committed to improving the experience for designers and developers alike!