When updating a component with many instances across a file, the editing experience often slows down and becomes frustrating, as Figma attempts to propagate every change instantly. This slowdown mainly happens because the browser’s memory quickly reaches its limit.
Wouldn’t it be interesting to have a “Pause updates” or “Isolation” mode that allows users to edit a component without synchronizing changes to all instances in real time? Once editing is complete, exiting this mode would then apply all updates across every instance.
This approach would preserve a smooth editing experience while still ensuring all instances stay consistent afterward.
I’m not sure about the technical implications of implementing such a feature, but I believe the idea could be valuable to many users. 🙂