Microsoft.AppConfiguration is a fully managed service in Azure for centralized application configuration and feature management.
It helps developers handle dynamic configurations and feature flags in real-time to prevent downtime and reduce deployment-related outages.
Companies like Walgreens and BMW have benefited from Azure AppConfiguration by cutting feature rollout time and enabling secure configuration sharing.
AppConfiguration acts as a cloud-based control panel for applications, allowing centralized storage of settings in Azure for easy access by authorized apps.
It solves core problems like the need for redeployment for config changes, secure management of secrets, and ensuring consistent settings across regions.
Starbucks is an example of a company leveraging AppConfiguration for managing seasonal menu items and conducting A/B tests efficiently.
Developers can benefit from feature flags for canary releases, while DevOps teams can use it for managing environment variables efficiently.
Key features include feature flags for toggling functionalities in real-time, key-value storage for any configuration, and point-in-time snapshots for easy rollbacks.
Practical use cases include multi-region deployment rollouts, and the service integrates well with ASP.NET Core Apps, Azure Key Vault, Event Grid, and Azure Functions.
The service helps eliminate configuration sprawl, aids in zero-downtime feature rollouts, and saves time in typical DevOps workflows.