Features¶
Enable/disable feature flags and experimental features.
Features shows available feature flags that can be toggled to enable or disable system functionality. Use for testing new features before general release.
Navigation: Admin → Tools → Features
Understanding Feature Flags¶
Feature flags control:
- Experimental features (testing)
- Optional functionality (on/off)
- A/B testing variants
- Beta features (early access)
- Functionality rollouts
Available Features¶
Each feature shows:
- Name - Feature identifier
- Description - What the feature does
- Status - Enabled/Disabled
- Type - Experimental/Beta/Optional
- Rollout - Percentage enabled (if partial)
Enabling Features¶
Enable Single Feature¶
- Find feature in list
- Toggle Enabled/Disabled
- Save changes
- Changes take effect immediately
Canary Deployment¶
Roll out to percentage of users:
- Toggle feature on
- Set Rollout Percentage (e.g., 25%)
- Monitor performance
- Increase percentage gradually
- Full rollout when stable
Experimental vs Beta Features¶
| Type | Stage | Risk | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Early | High | Test in staging |
| Beta | Later | Medium | Wider testing |
| Production | Ready | Low | Safe to enable |
Testing New Features¶
Pre-Release Testing¶
- Enable feature in staging environment
- Test functionality thoroughly
- Get user feedback
- Verify no regressions
- Enable in production when confident
Rollout Strategy¶
- Enable for small percentage (e.g., 10%)
- Monitor for issues
- Increase percentage (25%, 50%, 100%)
- Verify at each stage
- Full rollout when stable
Monitoring Feature Performance¶
Performance Impact¶
Check performance after enabling:
- Response Times - API latency increased?
- Error Rate - More errors?
- Resource Usage - CPU/Memory increase?
If negative impact:
- Disable feature
- Investigate issue
- Contact support if needed
- Try again when fixed
User Feedback¶
Gather feedback on features:
- What works well
- What doesn't work
- Any issues encountered
- Suggestions for improvement
Disabling Features¶
Disable Feature¶
- Find feature
- Toggle to disabled
- Save
- Changes take effect immediately
Rollback¶
If new feature causes problems:
- Disable feature immediately
- Investigate cause
- Contact support if needed
- Re-enable when fixed
Feature Examples¶
Typical features might include:
- Advanced Reporting - Enhanced report capabilities
- Customer Loyalty - Loyalty program features
- Inventory Optimization - Advanced inventory management
- Payment Options - New payment methods
- Multi-Currency - Currency support
- Advanced Security - Enhanced security features
Best Practices¶
- ✅ Test in staging first
- ✅ Monitor performance
- ✅ Gradual rollout strategy
- ✅ Gather user feedback
- ✅ Quick rollback if issues
- ✅ Document changes
- ✅ Train staff on new features
- ✅ Monitor for regressions