#4SOURCEDEVELOP
Feature Flags
Toggle features without deploy
Medium
Overview
Runtime feature toggles that enable/disable functionality without deploying code. Supports gradual rollouts and quick rollbacks.
Why It Matters
Ship code dark, enable gradually. Roll back features without rolling back code.
Implementation Pattern
- 1Choose feature flag system
- 2Wrap new features in flags
- 3Define rollout strategy
- 4Clean up old flags
Tool Examples
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Dependencies
Enhanced by (more effective with)
Enables (unlocks)
Same Phase
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