Exploring feature toggles
Feature toggles, also known as feature flags or feature switches, are a technique used in software development to turn on or off specific features or functionality in a software application.
The purpose of feature toggles is to allow developers to release code changes to a production environment while minimizing risk and maintaining control over feature release. Instead of deploying all changes at once, developers can release new features gradually or selectively, and use feature toggles to enable or disable the new functionality as needed. Additionally, feature toggles allow developers to ship code that may not be readily available for use. By disabling the flag, the code can remain intact until development is complete and/or the decision is made to release.
Feature toggles can also be used to test new features with a small subset of users before making them available to everyone, allowing developers to gather feedback and make necessary improvements...