Introducing Experiment Approvals

Experiment Approvals, a new feature from LaunchDarkly now available in beta, provides a governance framework for managing experiments in production environments, particularly benefiting teams in regulated industries or those with strict change management practices. This feature extends LaunchDarkly's existing approval workflows for feature flags to encompass experimentation, ensuring that every experiment, whether starting, modifying, stopping, or shipping, undergoes a structured review process. By requiring approvals for key experimental changes, the system enhances oversight and accountability without hindering the agility of product teams. It includes centralized interfaces for reviewing and approving requests, integrates with tools like Slack and email for notifications, and maintains audit logs for transparency and compliance. Furthermore, Experiment Approvals is designed to facilitate safe experimentation in agent-driven future scenarios, allowing organizations to define which actions require human intervention.