Feature Flag
Source: content/manual/06-glossary/delivery/feature-flag.md
Definition
Runtime switch that enables or disables features without redeploying.
Why it matters
Decouples release from deployment, supports safe experiments and rollbacks.
Common pitfalls
- Flags that never get removed (“flag debt”).
- Inconsistent targeting rules across services.
References
- manual/04-platform-engineering/index.md
- Progressive delivery vendor docs (e.g., LaunchDarkly)