Creating Your First Feature Flag
Last updated October 10, 2023
Introduction
Embarking on your journey with Rollout, feature flags stand as pivotal tools that empower you to deploy, test, and manage features with agility and precision. This guide is crafted to walk you through the process of creating your first feature flag, ensuring you can toggle, test, and tailor your features seamlessly, enhancing user experience and software quality.
Steps to Create Your First Feature Flag
- Log in to Rollout
- Navigate to the Rollout website and log in to your account.
- Access the dashboard to view your projects and feature flags.
- Navigate to Feature Flags Section
- On the left sidebar, click on “Feature Flags” to access the feature flags section.
- You will see a list of existing feature flags if any, and options to create a new one.
- Create a New Feature Flag
- Click on the “Create New” or “+” button to initiate the creation of a new feature flag.
- A creation wizard or form will appear for you to fill in the details.
- Fill in the Details
- Name your feature flag descriptively to indicate its purpose or feature it controls.
- Optionally, add tags or categories to organize your feature flags.
- Configure Targeting Rules
- Set up rules to target specific user segments or criteria. This allows you to roll out features to specific groups of users.
- Configure the conditions and parameters as needed.
- Set Default Behaviors
- Determine the default behavior of the feature flag – whether the feature is on or off by default.
- Adjust the settings to fit your testing or deployment needs.
- Save and Deploy
- Review your configurations and ensure all details are accurate.
- Click “Save” or “Deploy” to activate the feature flag.
- Monitor and Analyze
- Keep an eye on the performance and user interactions with the feature.
- Utilize Rollout’s analytics tools to gather insights and data.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created your first feature flag with Rollout. You’re now equipped to control, test, and deploy features with agility, ensuring users enjoy enhanced experiences while you maintain optimal control. Explore, experiment, and elevate your software delivery with the power of feature flags at your fingertips!