version-control-strategy

Use semantic versioning to name design tokens and component libraries, establishing a main branch for releases and feature branches for work-in-progress to maintain clear traceability of design asset changes.

The best way to document design token updates is by publishing changelogs and migration guides alongside version releases, clearly communicating structural changes and required actions to the development team.

Yes, this version control strategy explicitly supports design teams managing Figma and Sketch files, component libraries, tokens, and assets across projects using branching, changelogs, and archival workflows.

Create a changelog and archival workflow by documenting semantic versioning changes during branch merges and systematically archiving outdated design assets to maintain a clean, traceable component library history.

Use semantic versioning for design tokens instead of ad-hoc naming to standardize updates, enforce traceability across cross-team collaborations, and provide clear migration guidance for developers integrating changes.