Feature Flag Fundamentals with Microsoft Feature Management 2 from Pluralsight

Releasing software to production can be risky when you do not have fine-grained control of feature availability. This course will teach you how to use Microsoft Feature Management feature flags to control the release of features to your end users.

Releasing software to production can be hard, risky, and time-consuming, especially if there is a problem and you need to roll back the deployment. In this course,Feature Flag Fundamentals with Microsoft Feature Management 2, you’ll gain the ability to effectively and efficiently manage the development and deployment of features. First, you’ll explore how to configure and use feature flags in code. Next, you’ll discover how to control features and HTML rendering using Microsoft feature flags in an ASP.NET Core app. Finally, you’ll learn how to customize Microsoft Feature Management and even manage features from Azure. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft Feature Management needed to effectively deploy and manage features in production.

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Course Overview

Getting Started with Microsoft Feature Management

Configuring and Using Feature Flags in ASP.NET Core Apps

Controlling Feature Flag Consistency across Multiple ASP.NET Core Requests

Understanding and Using Feature Filters

Creating Custom Feature Filters

Controlling Feature Flags with Azure App Configuration

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Explores feature flags, which is standard in software engineering

Taught by Jason Roberts, who are recognized for their expertise in feature management

Examines feature flags, which is highly relevant for software engineering

Develops skills in feature flag management, which is core for software engineers

Requires familiarity with ASP.NET Core, which beginner learners may not have

Teaches Microsoft Feature Management, which may limit the course's applicability to other software contexts

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Feature Flag Fundamentals with Microsoft Feature Management 2 with these activities:

Identify Potential Mentors in Feature Management

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Helps learners connect with experienced professionals in the field of feature management for guidance and support.

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Attend industry events or meetups
Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
Ask colleagues or friends for recommendations

Review C# Syntax

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Refreshes basic C# syntax and data structures concepts in preparation for this course on feature flags with Microsoft Feature Management.

Browse courses on C#

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Review C# documentation on Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)
Practice writing C# code in an online compiler or IDE

Follow Tutorial on Microsoft Feature Management Features

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Provides guidance on the different features and capabilities of Microsoft Feature Management through official tutorials.

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Locate the official Microsoft Feature Management documentation
Choose a tutorial that covers a specific feature or use case
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, taking notes and practicing the concepts

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Deploy Feature Flag to Production

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Practice deploying a feature flag to production using Microsoft Feature Management to prepare for real-world scenarios.

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Set up a development environment with ASP.NET Core and Microsoft Feature Management
Create a feature flag and configure its settings
Deploy the feature flag to production
Verify that the feature flag is working as intended

Create a Walkthrough on Using Feature Flags with ASP.NET Core

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Develops understanding of Microsoft Feature Management by creating a walkthrough that demonstrates its use in an ASP.NET Core project.

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Plan the content and outline the steps involved
Write the walkthrough, including code samples and screenshots
Review and edit the walkthrough for clarity and accuracy
Publish the walkthrough on a blog or website

Build a Simple Feature Flagging System from Scratch

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Challenges learners by requiring them to create a basic feature flagging system, reinforcing the concepts learned in this course.

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Design the architecture and data structures for the system
Implement the core functionality of the system
Test the system and fix any bugs
Optionally, extend the system with additional features

Mentor Junior Developers in Feature Management

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Provides an opportunity for learners to reinforce their understanding by teaching and assisting others in learning feature management.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior developers within your organization or community
Prepare materials and lesson plans to guide the mentoring sessions
Conduct mentoring sessions, providing guidance and support
Evaluate the progress of mentees and provide feedback

Career center

Learners who complete Feature Flag Fundamentals with Microsoft Feature Management 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Release Manager

Release Managers are responsible for planning and executing software releases. This course will help you succeed as a Release Manager by teaching you about feature flagging, which can help you to minimize downtime and reduce the risk of rolling out new releases.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, build, and maintain websites and web applications. This course will give you the skills you need to succeed as a Web Developer by teaching you about feature flags, which can help you to quickly and easily control the release of new features on your website or application.

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Full-Stack Developer

As a Full Stack Developer, you are responsible for every aspect of a web application, from planning and designing to building and testing. This course may help you to deploy more robust and consistent applications by teaching you about feature flagging, which can help you minimize downtime and reduce the risk of rolling out updates.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course can help you excel in this role by teaching you about feature flagging, which can help you automate the deployment and management of new features.

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Software Developer

Software Developers build and maintain the applications that power our world. This course may help you succeed as a Software Developer by teaching you about the Microsoft Feature Management toolset, which can help you to quickly and easily control the release of new features in your applications.

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Technical Architect

Technical Architects design and develop the architecture of software systems. This course may be useful for Technical Architects who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to develop more flexible and scalable systems.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IT systems and services. This course may be useful for IT Managers who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to improve the reliability and availability of their IT systems.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to track the impact of new features on business metrics.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and develop the architecture of software systems. This course may be useful for Software Architects who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to develop more flexible and scalable systems.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for Systems Engineers who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to manage the release of new features in complex systems.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers design and develop the user experience of software products. This course may be useful for User Experience Designers who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to validate new features before releasing them to customers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts ensure that software meets quality standards. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to test new features in isolation and reduce the risk of releasing defective software.

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Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineers test software to ensure that it meets requirements and is free of defects. This course may be useful for Software Test Engineers who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to test new features in isolation and reduce the risk of introducing defects.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for planning and developing new products and features. This course may be useful for Product Managers who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to validate new features before releasing them to customers.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and develop the architecture of cloud-based systems. This course may be useful for Cloud Architects who are looking to learn more about feature flagging, which can help them to develop more flexible and scalable systems.

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