Feature Flags Suck! - The Problems With Feature Flagging and How To Avoid Them

Learn about common feature flagging pitfalls and best practices in this 30-minute conference talk that explores the problems teams encounter when implementing feature flags and provides practical solutions to avoid them. Discover the most frequent mistake of creating too many flags and master three effective techniques to keep flag proliferation under control. Explore why many organizations struggle with homegrown feature flagging solutions and understand how the CNCF's OpenFeature project can provide a better alternative. Gain insights into tracking flag usage and measuring impact using OpenTelemetry, while learning from real-world horror stories that illustrate what can go wrong and how to prevent similar issues in your own implementations.