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Feature flag implementation strategy

Design a feature flag system for safe deployments and experimentation

Create a strategy for using feature flags to decouple deployment from release. This approach enables safer deployments and facilitates A/B testing and gradual rollouts.

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Overview

Create a strategy for using feature flags to decouple deployment from release. This approach enables safer deployments and facilitates A/B testing and gradual rollouts.

Learning objectives

  • Design feature flag framework
  • Create flag lifecycle process
  • Plan monitoring and cleanup

Instructions

Design feature flag strategy:

1. Define flag types and use cases 2. Create naming conventions 3. Design flag lifecycle process 4. Plan monitoring approach 5. Create cleanup procedures

Steps

1

Framework design

15 minutes

Define flag types and patterns

2

Process creation

15 minutes

Design flag lifecycle

3

Operations planning

10 minutes

Plan monitoring and cleanup

Pro tips

  • Keep flags short-lived
  • Monitor flag usage
  • Document flag purposes

Example outcome

Feature flag strategy document with patterns, processes, and operational guidelines

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