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Unreal Engine Meets ConfigCat - New SDK Released

· 7 min read
Chavez Harris
Inspiration does exist, but it must find you writing code.

Are you a game developer seeking an efficient way to roll out, manage, and control features in your games? Look no further. With ConfigCat's Unreal Engine SDK, you can seamlessly add feature flags directly into your Unreal Engine projects, allowing you to decouple feature releases from deployments. This not only gives you greater flexibility but also helps streamline your feature development process from start to finish. How does it work in practice? Let's dive in.

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Decision Makers vs. User Personas

· 8 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

In business and marketing, decision-makers and user personas are like chess pieces. One, the decision maker, holds the power, making key moves that decide the fate of products and strategies. The other, the user persona, embodies the target audience, guiding the direction of marketing efforts and product development.

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Using Feature Flags to Enhance E-Commerce Shopping

· 7 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

In a world saturated with e-commerce platforms, the difference between a mere visitor and a loyal customer often hinges on the shopping experience they encounter. Think about it: Why do customers repeatedly flock to giants like Amazon and other online shops with unique offerings? It's the shopping experience, that personal touch—the sensation that the online store knows exactly what they're looking for, even before they do.

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Managing Feature Flags in Large-Scale Applications

· 8 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

Large-scale applications are extensive software applications engineered to handle vast amounts of data, a high number of concurrent users, and complex transactions. They often encompass distributed systems, utilize microservices architecture, and are deployed across various platforms and environments. However, managing large-scale applications presents a unique set of challenges akin to orchestrating a symphony. Like a musical note, each line of code plays a critical role in their grand performance.

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Integrating ConfigCat and Mixpanel Analytics for Business Success

· 10 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

Experimentation is key to successful product development, helping businesses innovate and stay competitive by testing and refining ideas. User actions like page views, clicks, and scrolls provide valuable data about what works and what doesn't. To improve products, businesses need tools that make it easy to understand this data. Using feature flags with analytics tools is a great approach. ConfigCat and Mixpanel, when used together, help businesses roll out new features smoothly and gain important insights for making better decisions.

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Using Feature Flags for Experimentation and Growth Hacking

· 6 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

Experimentation, at its core, is about navigating through the unknown, testing new ideas, and iterating based on feedback and results. It's a practice that could be applied to the business world, where hypotheses are formed, tested, validated, or refuted. This approach is crucial in an environment where customer preferences and market dynamics constantly shift rapidly.

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How to Use Feature Flags with Kubernetes

· 8 min read
Chavez Harris
Inspiration does exist, but it must find you writing code.

In a previous post, I covered best practices and tips for using ConfigCat feature flags with Docker. While Docker has advantages for easily sharing and deploying containerized applications, it poses challenges when deploying and managing those containers at scale. This is where Kubernetes comes in. Using feature flags, you can control your Kubernetes deployments and services with a simple click without editing your .yaml config files. Let's take a look together!

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The Environmental Impact of Feature Management

· 7 min read
David Herbert
Changing the world, one line of code at a time

Nowadays, the issue of sustainability has moved from the fringes of public discourse to become a central concern for industries worldwide, and the technology sector is no exception. The significance of sustainability within the technology sector has escalated more than ever before.

As the digital era continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the environmental footprint of the tech industry has come under increasing scrutiny. This is primarily due to the vast amounts of energy and resources consumed by technology infrastructures such as data centers, networks, and the multitude of end-user devices that have become ubiquitous daily

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Feature Flags and Cybersecurity - A Layered Defense Approach

· 9 min read
Tímea Kopacz
I have approximate knowledge of many things.

As the world becomes increasingly digital and technology advances, so too do the threats. As a result, we must adapt and learn how to protect and safeguard our online presence, making robust cybersecurity measures more vital than ever before. This is especially important for companies, which generally have more at stake than individuals, necessitating a shift from outdated methods to new strategies to effectively combat cyber attacks.

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