# Developer handoff checklist

*Published:* 2024-10-21
*Author:* Danish Shakeel

> Learn to collaborate effectively between designers and developers through iterative feedback and project-specific design to development handoff checklist.

# Developer Handoff Checklist

There may not be a once-for-all design to developer handoff checklist. Design is a highly subjective practice and the checklist may be different for every project. Also, it is an iterative process and developers should be asked for design-related feasibility and opinions more often.

## Design Files

1. Figma file organized and cleaned
2. Components and styles properly named
3. All layers labeled clearly
4. Unused styles/components removed
5. Design system documentation linked

## Theme.json Specifications

1. Color palette with clear naming
2. Typography system (sizes, families, weights)
3. Spacing scale
4. Custom gradients
5. Layout presets
6. Custom CSS properties

## Block Specifications

1. Core block customizations
2. Custom block requirements
3. Block variations
4. Spacing between blocks
5. Block alignment options

## Pattern Library

1. Common patterns documented
2. Pattern categories defined
3. Usage examples
4. Content placement guidelines
5. Edge cases noted

## Responsive Design

1. Breakpoint specifications
2. Mobile/tablet/desktop layouts
3. Content reflow rules
4. Spacing adjustments
5. Navigation behavior

## Interactive States

1. Hover states
2. Focus states
3. Active states
4. Loading states
5. Error states

## Assets

1. Images optimized and exported
2. SVG icons with color specifications
3. Favicon package
4. Animation specifications (if any)
5. Video placeholders (if needed)

## Editorial Guidelines

1. Content width constraints
2. Image aspect ratios
3. Character/word limits
4. Heading hierarchy
5. Content spacing rules

## Notes for Development Team

1. Complex layout explanations
2. Critical design requirements
3. Design decisions rationale
4. Known limitations
5. Priority features

### Categories and Taxonomies

#### Service
[WP Frontend Development](https://rtcamp.com/blog/service/wp-frontend-development.md)

#### Solutions
[WordPress Development](https://rtcamp.com/blog/solution/wordpress-development.md)

#### Topics
[Frontend](https://rtcamp.com/topics/frontend.md), [WordPress](https://rtcamp.com/topics/wordpress.md), [WordPress Development](https://rtcamp.com/topics/wordpress-development.md)

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