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●Builder Action:Developers publishing npm packages, especially CLI tools, must carefully validate script names in package.json against npm's internal conventions to avoid misleading warnings. Testing zero-dependency libraries requires deep domain expertise to create accurate test cases for complex calculations, not just dependency mocking. Be prepared to communicate subtle behavioral changes, even in patch releases, to manage user expectations regarding SemVer.
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●Builder Action:Figma Make outputs require significant refactoring for production readiness. Developers must organize code into modular components, implement robust state management, and integrate API calls. Use Claude Code to generate boilerplate for state management and API interactions, or to abstract repetitive UI elements into reusable components. Expect to spend time cleaning up generated CSS and ensuring dependency consistency.
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