Stop Overusing Feature Flags: They're Often Unnecessary
2025-02-01
Many teams rely heavily on feature flag management software, believing it solves all problems, but this introduces complexity and risks. This article argues that for most teams, a simple JSON configuration file suffices; read at application startup to control feature visibility. Overusing feature flags leads to unmaintainable code and increased security risks. The author suggests that only when needing large-scale runtime feature changes should complex feature flag management software be considered, avoiding premature optimization.
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