Toggling Custom Features with Switches
slucero
robpowell
The concept of "Feature Flags" or "Feature Toggles" focuses on a method of changing code execution based on a single point that can be toggled as needed. Taking this a step further, the same point of activation could be dynamically managed.
The Switches module is a framework to create and manage feature flags, or switches, within an application in a clearly visible and maintainable way. Offering both manually configured and override-able switches and dynamic condition-based switches, this module offers flexible support in numerous scenarios including:
- Continuous integration/delivery
- Distribution/platform development and management
- Beta release of features
- Premium features
- QA testing
- A/B testing
Level of Knowledge
- Site-builder: Attendees should be comfortable with installing modules and site-building configuration throughout Drupal.
Topics to be Covered
Join us in this session to learn what the Switches module has to offer as we explore the following:
- The concept of feature flags
- How the Switches module implements feature flags
- Using manual settings and overrides to manage switches
- Using conditions to manage dynamic switches
- Customizing and extending Switches
Attendees Will Leave With...
- An understanding of how feature flags may be used in project development
- Awareness of the Switches module and how it can improve your workflow
- Exposure to the possibilities of site customization using dynamic switches
- Excitement to introduce the Switches module into the workflow gaps that weren’t recognized before
As a longer session…
As a longer session we’ll explore and introduce these topics beyond the content covered within the 30-minute format:
- Live demonstration of creating and overriding manual switches
- Live demonstration of using condition-based switches
- Varying content output from Twig using switches
- Exposure to the functionality of core’s Conditions API
- Examples of existing contrib modules that can already extend switch conditions
- Where the module is going and features coming soon