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Date Published
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Andrea Echstenkamper
Word count
2285
Language
English
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Summary

In this talk, Tim Wong discusses the use of feature flagging for managing operational risks in DevOps. He explains how feature flags can be used for more than just enabling or disabling features and highlights their potential to mitigate risk around complex changes. Wong provides examples of using feature flags for database migration, safety valves, and dynamic configurations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these tools work and monitoring their impact on system performance. Overall, this talk offers insights into innovative ways to use feature flagging in DevOps practices.