Feature Branching Using Feature Flags

Feature branching is a development strategy that allows developers to work on specific features in separate branches without affecting the main codebase. However, long-lived branches can lead to issues such as merge conflicts and duplicate code. By introducing feature flags, developers can manage feature releases independently of code deployments, allowing for faster and more controlled software delivery. Feature flagging enables continuous development teams to control feature rollouts separate from code deployments, mitigating risks and improving team communication. Combining short-lived branches with feature flags enhances the benefits of both strategies, making it easier to maintain and integrate new features into the main codebase.