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Feature flag governance

Feature flags are easy to add and easy to forget. We set the rules that keep LaunchDarkly tidy as you grow: who owns each flag, how it's named, who can change production, and when it gets removed.

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What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Naming & tagsConventions everyone can read at a glance
OwnershipEvery flag has a team and an expiry
Roles & approvalsControl who can change production
Audit trailSee who changed what, and when
Stale-flag reviewsFind flags that are no longer needed
Clean-upRemove old flags from code and LaunchDarkly

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01AssessReview current flags and permissions
  2. 02DesignAgree conventions, roles and lifecycle
  3. 03ConfigureSet up roles, approvals and tags
  4. 04ReviewRegular flag health check-ins

Why flags become technical debt

Each flag adds a branch in your code. Release flags should live for weeks, not years, but without an owner and an end date they pile up. Old flags make code harder to read and test, and occasionally someone flips one nobody remembers. A light set of rules, agreed early, prevents this.

For regulated teams in Singapore

Banks, insurers, payment companies and other regulated businesses need strong change controls. We set up LaunchDarkly roles, approval workflows and audit logs so production changes are reviewed and recorded, helping your flag process fit your existing change-management controls, such as those expected under MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines.

FAQ

Common questions

What is feature flag technical debt?

It's the build-up of old flags left in code after they've done their job. They add complexity and risk, so they should be removed once a feature is fully released.

How often should we clean up flags?

A short monthly or quarterly review works for most teams. We set up tags and reports that make stale flags easy to spot.

Can LaunchDarkly support approvals for production changes?

Yes. Depending on your plan, you can require approvals, restrict who can edit production and keep a full audit log of changes.

Who should own a feature flag?

The team that builds the feature. We make ownership and expected removal date part of creating every flag.

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Pairs well with

LicensingLocal reseller · SGD invoicing · Renewals handledIntegrationWeb · iOS · Android · Backend · CI/CDMigrationZero downtime · Flag by flag · Clean-up includedExperimentationA/B tests · Guarded rollouts · Metric designTrainingOn site in Singapore · Remote across Asia

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