Version and Stage Configuration Changes with HTTP Applications in Beta

Cloudflare has introduced HTTP Applications and Routing Rules as part of its closed beta program. This new feature allows users to safely test and deploy changes to their HTTP traffic by versioning configuration settings and controlling when these changes roll out on the company's global edge network. Enterprise customers seeking greater control can reach out to their Customer Success Manager for access. The previous method of managing configurations through Zones posed challenges, including manual setup requirements for staging environments and risks of drift in configuration between production and staging settings. HTTP Applications enable users to manage edge configuration by use case rather than hostname, with each application consisting of versions of configurations that are independent but can be controlled using Routing Rules.