Feature Flags: A Guide for Non-Engineers Like Me

The text discusses software development best practices, focusing on feature flags as a key tool for managing changes and improving user experience. It explains that writing successful software is challenging due to high user expectations and the need for continuous updates. Software factories use techniques inspired by physical factories to manage code and minimize risk while maximizing revenue and customer satisfaction. Feature flags allow developers to remotely enable or disable code, enabling faster releases, canary releases, kill switches, entitlements, and experimentation. Real-world case studies demonstrate the significant benefits of using feature flags, including increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and revenue. The text also addresses why not everyone uses feature flags and introduces LaunchDarkly as a platform that enables all teams to deliver and control their software with feature flags.