Use feature flags to decouple deployment from release while avoiding flag debt.
Use case Why not keep the feature branch until the feature is finished? A teammate worries that flags add complexity. Your line A short-lived release flag lets us integrate code now while keeping customer visibility off until the release decision. A flag is not an excuse to merge broken default behavior. The off path must stay green. It separates integration feedback from product exposure. Compare Release toggle versus ops toggle The flag type determines testing, ownership, and lifespan. Governance What five fields should every non-trivial flag carry? Owner, flag type, default state, expiry or review date, and removal plan. Those…
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