Feature Management Simplified: A Deep Dive into Feature Boards

Join SSW’s Solution Architect Matt Wicks as he dives into the world of feature management with Microsoft Azure MVP, Lars Klint, at NDC Sydney 2024. Explore the innovative approach of feature boards, shifting the responsibility from developers to product owners. Discover how feature toggling transcends the binary realm and adapts to dynamic audience segmentation. With insights into audience providers, SDK usage across multiple languages, and seamless integration into development pipelines, this conversation uncovers a new era of feature management.

0:00 | Introduction to the concept of feature management and feature toggles.
1:46 | Explanation of the goal to shift responsibility from developers to product owners.
3:03 | Introduction to the Feature Board portal interface and its components.
3:55 | Explanation of audience segmentation and contextual targeting within Feature Board.
5:00 | Overview of creating and managing features within Feature Board.
6:59 | Discussion on managing feature toggles across different environments.
8:01 | Overview of the SDKs available for integrating Feature Board into projects.
10:02 | Explanation of using audience providers instead of individual users for toggling.
12:09 | Explanation of the separation between code deployment and feature management.
13:31 | Discussion on the pricing model and availability of the SDK as open-source.

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About the speakers

Lars Klint

I am a Principal Magician with Arkahna in Australia, an author, trainer, Microsoft Azure MVP, community leader, aspiring YouTube host and part time classic car collector.

I am heavily involved in the space of cloud computing services, especially Azure, and I am a published author, solution architect and writer for numerous publications.

I have been a part of the software development community for the past 20+ years and co-organise the DDD Melbourne community conference, organise developer events with Microsoft, and also run a part time car restoration business.

I have spoken at numerous technical events around the world and consider myself an expert in Australian Outback Internet. Yes, really.

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