Flag Schema
Flags in Confidence don’t just describe a boolean decision to enable or disable a feature. Instead, flags have multiple properties that you use to control multiple aspects of the experience. The flag schema defines the available properties and their data type. The schema lets applications consume the flag value while knowing what to expect. Confidence supports the following data types in the schema:| Type | Description | Example values |
|---|---|---|
| String | A string | "HELO" |
| Integer | An integer | 42, 199932 |
| Double | A double | 3.14, 50.0 |
| Boolean | Boolean | true, false |
| Struct | Nested structure | { age: 23, country: "SE" } |
Variants
A variant is a named set of values for the properties of the flag. Workflows, like A/B tests and rollouts, use variants to give users different experiences. If a variant doesn’t specify the value of a property, the SDK uses the default value specified when a client resolves the flag. Each variant displays a status badge to help you understand whether it’s actively used:- In use: At least one rule references the variant.
- Unused: No rule references the variant.
Client Association
Not all clients should have access to all flags. For example, some flags might be sensitive and should only be available to clients that are running in an trusted environment. Mobile apps and websites batch resolve flags to reduce the number of requests made to Confidence. Associate a flag with as few clients as possible to limit the number of resolved flags. Doing so also reduces costs.Permissions
You can manage access permissions for individual flags. Click Permissions at the top of the flag detail page to control who can view or edit the flag. Restricting access helps protect sensitive flags in larger teams. When you share a flag, related resources like segments are automatically shared with the same permissions.Update History
Click Updates at the top of the flag detail page or View updates below the flag heading to see a chronological history of changes made to the flag. The update history shows who changed what and when, which helps with auditing and debugging.Flag Activity
The flag detail page sidebar shows information about flag usage.Resolves
The Resolves section in the sidebar displays a time-series chart of flag resolution activity. It shows how often clients resolve the flag over time. Use the Day and Week toggle to switch between daily and weekly views. Use the resolves chart to:- Monitor flag usage patterns
- Identify unused flags that you can archive
- Troubleshoot resolution issues