October 2015 Summaries

LaunchDarkly is a technology designed to simplify the release of new features in software development. By incorporating feature flags, developers can easily measure feedback and toggle off non-performing features without having to go through a complex rollback process. This tool helps combat lengthy iteration cycles and allows for more efficient management of released features.

LaunchDarkly has released its mobile iOS SDK in beta, allowing for feature flagging on mobile devices. This is particularly useful as it enables developers to make changes and fix bugs without having to wait for Apple's approval process. Feature flags can be used to control the release of features, manage paywalls, and more. The SDK has been tested by early users like Mike Rollins, who found it helpful in managing feature releases on mobile apps.

In the To Be Continuous podcast series, Edith Harbaugh and Paul Biggar discuss product management strategies, feature flags, and continuous integration. They emphasize the importance of data-driven decision making in software development and how fear can impact shipping new features. The hosts also explore the similarities between AB testing and feature flags, arguing that they are essentially the same concept.

LaunchDarkly has introduced account permissions, allowing team members to be assigned different roles for managing the platform. Roles include Readers (limited access), Writers (modify flags and environments but not add team members or manage payment), and Admins/Owners (almost unrestricted access). The permissions model will become more flexible over time, enabling finer control over user access to specific environments.

In this episode of the To Be Continuous podcast series, Edith Harbaugh and Paul Biggar discuss how team structure affects shipping velocity in software development. They explore concepts such as continuous delivery, cowboy coding, and the impact of different organizational structures on productivity. The conversation covers various approaches to team management, including the pros and cons of having a single person responsible for a project versus multiple people working together. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of good documentation and communication in maintaining software quality over time.

LaunchDarkly introduces live status indicators for feature flags, allowing developers to monitor active flags, identify those ready for removal from code, and delete obsolete flags safely. This is the first of many features aimed at streamlining feature flag management during development. Cleanup of feature flags is crucial in the workflow, and LaunchDarkly continues to enhance its platform to simplify this process.

LaunchDarkly is a software tool featured on ProductHunt that aims to help teams build better software more efficiently. It offers ten key features including running beta programs, quickly disabling poorly performing features, allowing users to opt-in for early access, phased feature rollouts, excluding certain users from seeing new features, A/B testing of features, controlling subscription plans, showing different features based on user expertise, putting the application into maintenance mode, and sunsetting old features. The company encourages questions via Intercom or email at [email protected].