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Feature Flags

A software technique that allows developers to turn features on or off dynamically without deploying new code.

Definition

A software technique that allows developers to turn features on or off dynamically without deploying new code.

Use case

Toggling a new UI redesign on for 5% of users to test reaction before full release.

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What are feature flags?

LaunchDarkly · Article · link checked 2026-10-16

Shipping code separately from releasing features, with rollout examples.

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