Feature Flag Lifecycle: Creation to Cleanup

A comprehensive framework for understanding the complete feature flag lifecycle, from initial creation through rollout, monitoring, deprecation, and final cleanup.

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November 6, 202511 min read

Feature Flag Best Practices for LaunchDarkly Users

Advanced best practices specifically for LaunchDarkly users, covering flag organization, cleanup workflows, code references, and complementary tools for complete lifecycle management.

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September 25, 202512 min read

Feature Flag Expiration Policy Template

A ready-to-use template for creating a feature flag expiration policy, including flag categories, expiration rules, escalation procedures, and enforcement strategies.

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September 18, 202513 min read

Write a Safe Feature Flag Removal PR

A comprehensive checklist and guide for safely removing feature flags from production code, including testing strategies, rollback plans, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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September 11, 202511 min read

How to Audit Your Feature Flags in 30 Minutes

A step-by-step guide to quickly audit your feature flags and identify stale, orphaned, and risky flags in under 30 minutes using simple tools and techniques.

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August 21, 202510 min read

Engineering Manager's Guide to Feature Flag Hygiene

A practical playbook for engineering managers to establish flag hygiene practices, set team policies, track flag health metrics, and prevent technical debt accumulation.

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August 7, 202512 min read

Managing Feature Flags in Python: From Django to FastAPI

A comprehensive guide to feature flag management and cleanup in Python applications, covering Django, FastAPI, and Flask with practical examples and automation tips.

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July 31, 202510 min read

Feature Flag Cleanup in Go: Patterns and Automation

Master feature flag cleanup in Go codebases. Learn idiomatic patterns, common pitfalls, and automation strategies for removing stale flags from Go services.

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July 24, 202510 min read

Remove Stale Feature Flags in TypeScript & React

A practical guide to detecting, tracking, and safely removing stale feature flags in TypeScript and React codebases with code examples and automation strategies.

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