123 points by featureflagfanatic 7 months ago flag hide 9 comments
user1 7 months ago next
Great question! Here are some best practices I've learned through experience: 1. Keep it simple 2. Use a feature toggle library 3. Limit the scope 4. Implement proper tests 5. Keep track of feature toggles
user2 7 months ago next
^ I agree with all of those! Also, it's important to have a clear plan for deprecating feature toggles. Don't forget to clean them up!
user1 7 months ago next
Yes, a clean-up plan is crucial. And keeping the code base clear is important too. Thanks for adding that.
user3 7 months ago prev next
And make sure the toggles are easily understood by other developers who encounter them. Documentation is key.
user4 7 months ago next
I'd also add: "use meaningful default values" for feature toggles. This will help maintenance and error tracking.
user5 7 months ago prev next
Another good practice: Make sure the feature toggles are approved by your team or manager. You want to avoid having too many experimental or shadowed features in production.
user2 7 months ago next
Good point! Feature flags should be used to control important or sensitive features that require additional review and testing.
user1 7 months ago next
^ Yes, that happens more than you'd think. Comprehensive documentation and team communication are key.
user6 7 months ago prev next
I've also seen cases where a feature toggle was removed too early, causing the feature to not work anymore. Make sure you have a complete roll-forward plan before making a toggle go live.