Toggle is a control that lets users enable or disable features in an application. They are often used in responsive design to switch between different layouts based on screen size and device.
Toggles are also used to allow users to switch between different themes in applications. This allows them to personalize the look and feel of the app to suit their preferences for readability or aesthetics.
The toggle should always have a clear label associated with it. The label should answer the question “what state is this toggle in?” and have a binary answer (ON or OFF). This label should also be action oriented, so that it is obvious to the user what will happen when they click the toggle.
It is important to avoid using toggles in situations where the user will need to click a Save or Confirm button for changes to take effect. In these cases, it may be better to use a checkbox instead.
It is also important to keep the number of feature toggles to a minimum. This reduces the number of code that needs to be tested, and it helps prevent bugs caused by accidentally releasing an old toggle configuration. To prevent this, it is a good idea to have a process in place for managing feature toggles that requires them to be flipped Off when released. This can be done by adding toggle removal tasks to the team’s backlog or building this into the management platform.
