How it all goes together: Feature Flag Lifecycle

LaunchDarkly is a platform that enables teams to control their code's behavior and product features. It offers two types of flags: temporary and long-lived. Temporary flags are designed for short-term use, such as new feature rollouts or testing/hypothesis scenarios, while long-lived flags have an indefinite lifespan and support business logic or infrastructure operations. The platform allows users to create flags, define their behavior, and manage targeting rules based on user attributes and group memberships. It also provides tools for flag hierarchy management, code references identification, and automation of flag removal processes. By setting standards and following best practices, teams can effectively use feature flags to increase the safety and efficiency of software releases.