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· 8 min read
David Herbert

The conversation about ethics in technology has become increasingly vital as software continues to advance and intertwines deeply with our daily lives. Among the various pivotal tools at a developer's disposal, feature flags stand out due to their profound impact on user experience and business outcomes. They allow for the selective enabling and disabling of features without deploying new code, fundamentally transforming how features are rolled out, tested, and managed. This flexibility is revolutionary, facilitating dynamic changes to the software environment that can be tailored to diverse user groups and providing a robust platform for experimentation.

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· 7 min read
Tochukwu Gabriel Donatus

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, delivering a seamless and adaptive user experience is paramount for any software application. Apart from functionality, users expect a responsive and evolving interface that caters to their ever-changing needs. With feature flags, this becomes a reality. Feature flags are not just technical gadgets but are pivotal in crafting a user-centric software environment. By offering the ability to activate or deactivate features without altering the underlying codebase, they empower developers to enhance the user experience dynamically.

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· 2 min read
Alex G. Mircean

We're proud to finally announce that Config V2 is going live soon! Config V2 is our all new feature management system that comes with great improvements over our last version. It's coming with a bunch of exciting goodies: fresh functionality, a revamped user interface, and increased user-friendliness to make navigating the system a breeze.

· 8 min read
Emil Kovačević

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, delivering high-quality software that meets user expectations is a formidable challenge. The journey from conceptualizing innovative features to their seamless integration into a live application involves careful consideration, testing, and risk management. One valuable tool that has emerged to address these challenges is the concept of dark launches. This strategic deployment technique allows development teams to introduce and test new software features with precision, unlocking controlled innovation and user-driven improvements. Let's further explore the concept of dark launches and what they offer to development teams.

Dark launches

· 8 min read
David Herbert

It's no secret that a higher user engagement rate translates to increased customer loyalty and, subsequently, a higher ROI. However, keeping users engaged in an increasingly competitive market is akin to striking gold in your software product. The journey towards amplifying user engagement often feels like navigating through a dense, enigmatic forest with no clear path in sight.

Engaging users isn't just about having an aesthetically pleasing interface or a groundbreaking product; it's about continuously optimizing the user experience and adapting to user feedback in real time. So, how do seasoned developers and product managers maneuver through this forest and emerge triumphant? One powerful torchlight in this scenario is the use of feature flags.

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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.

DevOps

· 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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