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· 6 min read
Musab Habeeb

DevOps is a software development methodology that integrates and automates the work of software and operations teams, while continuous deployment involves automating the release of software features. Together, they create a culture of collaboration, communication, and feedback. What if you could enhance DevOps with feature flags? Let's dive in and learn how they work, where they fit in the DevOps lifecycle, the benefits they offer, their role in DevOps and Continuous Deployment, and best practices for integrating them into a DevOps environment.

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· 6 min read
David Herbert

The success of a software product often hinges on how well its features resonate with users. However, the path of innovation is often laden with unpredictability and unforeseen user reactions, making feature management a dance between meeting expectations and introducing novelty. As users continue to raise the bar of expectations, understanding the psychology that drives their interactions with new features becomes a cornerstone for delivering superior user experiences.

The realm of feature management is where this understanding transforms into actionable insights, opening a rich avenue for exploring how users engage with applications. This leads to a more intuitive, user-centric approach to feature delivery by using those experiences to iterate and shape how features are optimized. Here, we explore how understanding the psychology behind feature management can lead to more effective feature rollout strategies.

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· 10 min read
Johnkingsley Amaechi

Picture this scenario: you start with a small team building the foundation of your application, gradually adding new features and functionality. As your user base grows, your software should be able to meet the demands of heavier workloads. At this point, the need for scalability arises, driven by the need to keep your application efficient, optimized, and capable. With feature flags, you can manage your user base and scale efficiently.

Scaling with Feature Flags

· 9 min read
David Herbert

The rapid pace of software development and the need to continuously deliver new features to stay competitive in today's market has introduced a unique set of challenges, one of which is security. With more and more software applications coming to play a pivotal role in user's daily lives, ensuring the security of these applications is paramount.

Security has become increasingly important for businesses and organizations of all sizes, especially in today's ever-evolving landscape, where cyber threats constantly loom around the corners like shadowy specters. As software systems become increasingly complex and cyberattacks become more prevalent, organizations need effective strategies and tools to bolster their security posture.

The question arising then is: How can they strike a harmonious balance between ensuring the security of their applications and meeting the relentless demand for innovation? One such tool that has gained prominence is feature flagging, and in this blog post, we'll examine how we can utilize it to enhance security while following best practices.

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· 5 min read
Marko Benjak

With the constant growing digitalization, our lives are continually enhanced by innovative features that simplify daily tasks. Central to this seamless integration of new functionalities is the concept of feature flagging—a powerful tool that allows developers to effortlessly toggle software components on or off.

This flexibility enables modifications without the need to redeploy or risk breaking the entire software infrastructure, offering tailored experiences to specific clients, regions, or user groups. Feature flags extend beyond mere software development, unlocking a plethora of versatile applications across various domains.

However, the utility of feature flags is primarily intended for temporary use and demands a strategic approach for their retirement. Hence, understanding the nuances of feature flag retirement is essential in maintaining an efficient and clean codebase.

Feature Flag Retirement Notes

· 8 min read
David Herbert

The Internet of Things (known as IoT) is a rapidly growing field that refers to the interconnection of everyday objects, devices, and systems through the internet. This allows them to collect, exchange, and process data without requiring human intervention. IoT is changing how we live, work, and interact with our environment. It affects smart homes, wearable health devices, industrial automation, and smart cities.

This interconnectedness comes with a new set of challenges for developers. How do you manage this complex ecosystem's ever-growing number of features and updates? How do you ensure your devices are always up-to-date, secure, and functioning optimally? This article explores feature management in the IoT world and some of the challenges and solutions.

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· 9 min read
Chavez Harris

The primary goal of software developers is to ensure user satisfaction with the features or updates they introduce. However, achieving this goal can be challenging without the right release strategy. The question often asked, then, is, "How can developers be certain that a new update or feature delivers optimal results to end users?"

Two strategies that can be employed to address this concern are staged rollouts and canary releases. These strategies can be implemented using feature flags, and in this article, we explore how ConfigCat, a popular feature flag provider, can be used to perform staged rollouts and canary releases.

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· 5 min read
David Herbert

Change, while sometimes challenging, often paves the way for growth and improvement. In light of this, and with our ongoing commitment to providing our users with the best possible experience, we are writing to announce an important shift in our pricing policy.

Our goal at ConfigCat has always been to balance quality service with sustainable pricing. In light of recent developments, we have had to make some adjustments to our pricing policy to accommodate the current market conditions and ensure that we continue to offer competitive and transparent pricing to our users.

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· 9 min read
David Herbert

In a world where customers are diverse and ever-changing, user segmentation provides the roadmap for businesses to navigate the intricacies of their target audience. Clearly understanding your target audience is crucial for success, especially in today's global business landscape and often broad user base. User segmentation isn't just a fancy term; it's a game-changer for business and marketing. When you really get what makes each user group tick, you can make marketing magic happen, keep customers happy, and watch your business grow.

· 6 min read
Chavez Harris

For a long time, it was normal to initially release a new feature or update into a test environment. If the feature passed, it was then released to the production environment. While this approach was highly respected and beneficial, it introduced more complexity into software development workflows, and releases took longer to reach end-users. Fortunately, with a mechanism known as feature flagging, you can deploy directly to production and ship releases faster while maintaining reliability.

Skipping Test Environments for Faster and Safer Deployments