Types
Release toggle | Enable/disable feature without deploy |
Experiment toggle | A/B testing different variants |
Ops toggle | Kill switch for production issues |
Permission toggle | Feature for specific users/groups |
Best Practices
Short-lived flags | Remove flags after feature is stable |
Default OFF for new features | Explicit enablement required |
Test both ON and OFF paths | Prevent dead code accumulation |
Centralized flag store | LaunchDarkly, Unleash, Flagsmith |
Audit log changes | Track who changed what and when |