Feature Management Build vs Buy Guide
Explore the pros and cons between building or buying a feature management system.
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Introduction
You’re probably here because you’ve heard—or seen firsthand—how much easier life can be when you use feature flags to separate code deployments from releases. Maybe you want to try a feature management platform (FMP), but aren’t sure if you should commit to a hosted version yet. Perhaps you’re considering an open-source alternative or even taking time to build your own. This guide will help you determine which is the best path forward for your team.