Progressive Delivery with Feature Flags: Getting Started

Progressive Delivery is a strategic approach in software development that combines progressive deployment and progressive release to gradually introduce new capabilities to a small subset of users, enabling real-time testing and feedback before a broader rollout. This method reduces the risk of widespread issues by allowing teams to identify and address problems early, thus enhancing software quality and user experience. Feature flags play a crucial role in this process by allowing features to be toggled on or off without additional code deployments, providing flexibility and control over feature exposure. This approach not only mitigates risks but also accelerates feedback loops, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and product teams. Unleash, an open-source feature management platform, supports progressive delivery by offering tools such as kill switches and rollbacks, allowing for precise control over deployments and minimizing downtime and disruptions.