I think they are separate things, writing code go deeper into the engineering and architecture of the solid base supporting the interface, but both need to connect and interact seamlessly. I always like the Real estate metaphor, the constant troubles between architects and civil engineers, like in fashion and any other craft, reaching the balance between aesthetics and functionality that serve a specific need. 

Isn't all about just finding compromises?

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Figma’s not a design tool — it’s a Rube Goldberg machine for avoiding code

At my former company all the uiux people were using Figma.  It looked complicated to me, but I assumed it was good for whatever they were doing.

You're right though, it could just be extra layers of complexity just so people could avoid writing code.