Facebook Configuration Management: Rolling Release with GateKeeper

The article explains how Facebook uses the GateKeeper configuration system to perform safe, incremental rolling releases of new features, describing the release stages, constraint‑based switch logic, integration with external data stores, and the trade‑offs between flexibility and operational risk.

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Facebook Configuration Management: Rolling Release with GateKeeper

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Feb 19, 2020 · Operations

Best Practices for Naming, Managing, and Retiring Feature Flags

This article outlines practical guidelines for creating clear feature‑flag names, establishing management processes, implementing retirement plans, detecting stale "zombie" flags, assigning ownership, and using metadata tags to keep feature‑flag systems maintainable and low‑risk.

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Best Practices for Naming, Managing, and Retiring Feature Flags