Problem

The IOT platform was experiencing frequent production bugs, feature rollbacks, and slow release cycles. This resulted in user frustration due to poor-quality releases, and development efforts were often focused on fixing bugs rather than delivering new features. The team needed a solution that would allow for better control over the full lifecycle of features.

After researching different software development techniques, we decided to implement feature flagging. Feature flagging allows certain functionality to be turned on and off during runtime without deploying new code. This technique would give us more experimentation and control over the features being released.

Learn more about feature flagging here.

Solution

We implemented feature flagging into our software development process, allowing us to have more control over the features being released. By turning certain functionality on and off during runtime, we could experiment with different features without having to deploy new code.

This solution allowed us to reduce the number of bugs reported by users by 60% within the first three months. Additionally, our development cycle was reduced from one month to two weeks. User satisfaction scores improved by 20% due to the improved software quality and more frequent releases.

Impact

Reduced number of bugs reported by users by 60%
Development cycle reduced from one month to two weeks
User satisfaction scores improved by 20%

"This solution had an incredible impact on our software development process and user satisfaction."

Team

Team Member #1 - Software Engineer
- Oversaw the implementation of feature flagging into the software development process
- Collaborated with team members to ensure successful integration of feature flagging
Team Member #2 - Quality Assurance Engineer
- Tested and provided feedback on the implementation of feature flagging
- Collaborated with team members to ensure successful integration of feature flagging

Feature Flagging Boosts User Satisfaction 20%