Feature Toggle

A Feature Toggle, also known as a feature flag, is a software development technique that allows teams to enable or disable features in a product without deploying new code. This is especially useful for testing, gradual feature rollouts, and managing the user experience.

Why It Matters

Feature Toggles are crucial in AI Product Management and Product Management because they:

- Enable flexible decision-making by allowing features to be switched on or off based on real-time feedback.
- Facilitate smoother processes by reducing the need for constant code changes and deployments.
- Enhance team dynamics by allowing different team members (like developers and product managers) to control feature availability.

How It’s Used

Feature Toggles are used in:

- Product roadmaps to plan and manage feature releases.
- Sprints or team discussions to decide which features should be tested or released.
- AI workflows or analyses to test features in varying conditions without full deployments.

Related Terms

- Feature Flag
- Blue-Green Deployment
- Canary Release

Additional Resources

1. What is Feature Toggle Management? | getunleash
2. Feature Toggle (Or Flipper): What Is It and Why Use It?
3. Feature Toggle vs. Feature Flag: The Rise of the Flag