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Feature flags: Temporary tool or permanent solution?
Episode 116

Feature flags: Temporary tool or permanent solution?

No Compromises · Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray

December 21, 202410m 13s

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Show Notes

Joel and Aaron dive into a friendly debate about the true nature of feature flags in software development. Drawing from their varied experiences across different programming languages and environments, they explore whether feature flags should always be temporary or can serve permanent purposes. The discussion evolves from a simple disagreement into deeper insights about different architectural approaches.

  • (00:00) - Newsletter tips undergo careful peer review process
  • (02:15) - Debating if feature flags should be temporary
  • (05:25) - Different uses of feature flags across languages
  • (07:20) - Feature flags in modern Laravel applications
  • (08:35) - Silly Bit

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