As an ecommerce agency that has been in the game for a decade now, we’ve seen our fair share of tools and technologies come and go–each promising to increase efficiency, reduce mistakes, improve communication, and, above all, revolutionize our workflows and make our lives easier.  

While some tools, like Jira or Slack, have stuck around for so long that we forgot what work life was like before them, others have fallen by the wayside, replaced by something flashier that claims to do the job better. Today, with AI enhancements popping up across our favourite software and new tools promising to solve problems we didn’t even know we had, there are many ways ecommerce agency developers can improve their workflows and work smarter in 2025. 

This blog will discuss our favourite, fresh ways to improve our speed, efficiency, and collaboration as an ecommerce design and development agency this year. 

1. Using Figma Dev Mode to Generate Proof of Concept Frontend Code

Figma has long been a favourite among UX and UI designers for its intuitive interface and real-time collaboration features. In 2025, Figma’s capabilities have expanded to produce high-fidelity mockups and generate front-end code proofs-of-concept using Dev Mode. 

This tool aims to be “the fastest way from idea to IRL” by streamlining back-and-forth between design and engineering teams and accelerating prototyping.  

Figma’s built-in tools now allow designers to export CSS, iOS, or Android code snippets directly from design layers while allowing users to customize code for whatever framework or library they choose via plugins. Similarly, Figma’s VS Code extension can bring the design file into the text editor, where ecommerce developers can inspect Figma files and get code suggestions to build pages faster.  

By linking design tokens and style guides directly to Figma components, teams can ensure brand consistency. When these components get translated to code, the resulting prototype closely matches the final product, minimizing rework.

Because Figma is cloud-based, designers and developers can simultaneously iterate on prototypes–whether in Figma itself or through VS Code–wherever they feel most comfortable. This shared workspace culture is, therefor,e user-friendly, fosters innovation and speeds up decision-making.

The result? Clean, testable front-end code that can rapidly become a functional proof-of-concept, saving both time and money in the long run.

2. Using GitHub Copilot to Author and Improve Code

When used right, artificial intelligence can save its users tons of time, effort, and energy. One such place that benefits significantly from a sprinkling of AI is in coding. GitHub Copilot, powered by your choice of language model–from OpenAI’s o1 or GPT 4o, or Claude 3.5 Sonnet, takes the guesswork out of writing boilerplate code and helps developers solve problems more effectively.

As developers type, Copilot suggests code snippets, function names, and even test cases that reduce repetitive work and help keep code clean. With Copilot, autocomplete gets supercharged–no longer simply guessing which word/variable you’re typing–but can also add context to its suggestions, making it much easier to quickly generate blocks of code that you would otherwise have to import, write on your own, or copy/paste into your IDE.

Need to code a form or a button? Simply tell Copilot what you want and watch it write it in seconds. Now, you can build out the bones of your project in minutes rather than hours, leaving you with more time to work on the parts of your job that need a human touch. 

Copilot isn’t just for writing code, however. Using the tool can also speed up debugging. Because Copilot “reads” your code context, it can offer suggestions less prone to simple mistakes. By catching issues in real time, Copilot shortens the debugging process and reduces overall errors in your code. With Copilot, your days of scanning every line of code for the one misplaced comma or missing character breaking your program are over. 

Finally, Copilot helps developers with continuous learning and skill development. Developers can learn new patterns or best practices by exploring Copilot’s suggestions, ultimately raising the collective knowledge of the ecommerce website design agency as a whole.

By leveraging GitHub Copilot, agencies ensure that their development teams work smarter, spending less time on rote tasks and more energy on creative problem-solving, thus improving their ecommerce website design and development services and skills overall. 

3. Using Noibu to Find and Prioritize Ecommerce Site Bugs & Performance Issues Proactively

Post-launch monitoring is essential in ecommerce, where even minor errors can lead to lost revenue and frustrated customers. Thankfully, now we have Noibu, a proactive monitoring tool that helps agencies stay a step ahead of bugs and errors so that they can be fixed before becoming serious issues. Here’s how:

• Automated Error Detection: Noibu actively monitors for client-side errors, pinpointing problematic code blocks or integrations affecting user journeys and your online store’s CRO.

• Business Impact Analysis: Rather than tackling all bugs equally, Noibu surfaces the issues that most directly impact conversions or revenue. This enables teams to prioritize tasks that deliver maximum business value.

• Visibility Into User Sessions: With error replay functionality, developers can see exactly how a bug manifests for the end-user, providing clarity on how to reproduce and best fix issues.

Bugs happen no matter how well your ecommerce store is built and maintained. Whether it's because of updates to browsers, plug-ins, or the ecommerce platforms themselves, when you have so many different tools working together, breakage is almost inevitable. That’s why a tool like Noibu is essential for any agency offering web design services or development in 2025. This way, agencies can maintain top-notch ecommerce experiences by focusing on the fixes that matter most to the bottom line.

Conclusion

Design and development agencies that leverage Figma, GitHub Copilot, and Noibu are poised for success in 2025. These tools don’t just make individual tasks easier; they fundamentally shift how teams approach design, coding, and quality assurance, ultimately leading to improved user experiences, stronger conversion rates, and lower total cost of ownership.

When you partner with an agency like Blue Badger that combines modern design workflows, AI-assisted development, and proactive performance monitoring, you gain a powerful competitive edge. You’ll reduce your time to market, ensure brand consistency, and resolve critical issues before they affect your business—making your ecommerce channel more effective and your overall investment in digital success far more sustainable. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can help you build a successful digital storefront in 2025.