The text discusses the benefits of having designers ship code to production themselves, rather than relying on engineers. This approach can empower designers to take ownership of their work, improve productivity among engineers, and reduce communication overhead. To achieve this, the design team created a workshop that demystified the process of shipping code, provided designers with enough skills to make an impact, and removed fear associated with shipping code. The workshop led to immediate changes in how the design and engineering teams collaborate, including shared vocabulary, code reviews, and designers creating their own pull requests. The text also outlines rules of thumb for determining what designers should ship, such as focusing on design-focused updates, simple or small changes, fast execution, and confident implementation.