A toggle is a switch that can be pressed to change the current state (either ON or OFF). They’re typically used when users update preferences, settings, and other types of information. When using toggles, make sure they’re clearly labelled and easy to understand. Toggle switches should also be presented in an appropriate context, and deliver immediate results. Toggle switches are often a better choice than radio buttons when dealing with simple choices, as they take less space and don’t require users to select multiple options.
Toggle is an AngularJS library that allows you to create a beautiful toggle bar that enables visitors to switch content with just one click. It’s designed after years of data research on how users interact with websites and blocks.
Savvy teams view the inventory of Feature Toggles as an asset which comes with a carrying cost and strive to keep it low. They also put a premium on implementing some form of administrative UI for managing their toggle configuration. This UI should be easy to use for automated tests, manual exploratory testing and debugging, and allow product managers and testers to create, modify, and delete feature flags and their configuration.
Feature Toggles are especially useful for testing new features in a controlled manner before they’re made available to everyone. Companies like Etsy and Facebook have used this method to roll out major redesigns to a small percentage of their userbase before making them available to all. This allows them to collect feedback and improve the user experience before rolling out the full feature.