# Feature releases To help you get more value from your data, we continuously improve our product by releasing new features and enhancing existing ones. To ensure a smooth rollout and the best possible experience, we sometimes use feature gates to control the release of certain features. ## Release notes Release notes are your go-to source for understanding what’s changed in Phocas. They summarize what’s new and improved and often include screenshots or links to the related documentation where you can get more detailed information. We publish release notes regularly, so keep an eye on the [Release notes](https://docs.phocassoftware.com/other-information/release-notes) page to stay up to date with changes. ### Why you might not see a feature right away If a new feature is mentioned in release notes or documentation but you don’t see it yet in your Phocas site, it might be behind a feature gate (explained below). In most cases, the feature will be released to your site once it’s been fully tested and is ready for broader use. ### Early access to features In some cases, you might be able to opt-in early or request access. If you're interested in a specific feature you've heard about, feel free to reach out to your Customer Success representative. ## Feature gates A feature gate (also known as a feature flag) is a tool that allows us to control who has access to a specific feature and when. Instead of releasing a new feature to everyone all at once, we can: * Gradually roll it out to a small group of users first (phased rollout). * Turn a feature on or off for specific users, teams, or customer groups. * Collect early feedback to improve a feature before making it more widely available. This approach helps us ensure that features are stable, useful, and aligned with your needs before they are fully released. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.phocassoftware.com/other-information/feature-releases.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.