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Explains uses, benefits, A/B testing, and cleanup responsibilities but does not describe implementation mechanics.

Feature flag

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A feature flag is a runtime control that enables or disables a software feature without requiring a new release.

A feature flag is a runtime switch that enables or disables a feature without requiring a new release. Teams use flags to control production behavior, such as showing or hiding a button. section 12.2.4

Feature flags support several deployment responsibilities:

Reduce release risk by enabling gradual launches and disabling features that are not working as intended. section 12.2.4
Support experimentation by connecting different feature states with A/B testing and customer-use analysis. section 12.2.4
Require regular cleanup: prioritize removing unused flags and include that work in team sprints. section 12.2.4

Gradual feature launch

A team can direct different percentages of users to different feature states, analyze the results, and disable the feature quickly if stability or feedback is poor. section 12.2.4

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