Toggle is a control that is typically used for on/off or binary actions. It is a better choice than a checkbox when users need to quickly flip a setting between two possible states. It also takes up less screen real estate than two radio buttons. However, toggles can create cognitive problems when they are not used well and can lead to the user misinterpreting the current state of a setting.
For example, using a red toggle to indicate “on” may be counterintuitive for users with color blindness. Designers should take these issues into account when adding features that use toggles. A better alternative is a
Savvy teams often view feature flags as inventory with a carrying cost, and seek to minimize the number of toggles in their codebase. As such, it’s a good idea to have a process in place to remove toggles once they have been tested and found to be no longer needed. Some teams even put expiration dates on their toggles, ensuring that they are not left behind in production for too long.
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