# istio_27696.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: feature
area: traffic-management
issue:
  - 27696

releaseNotes:
- |
  **Added** `holdApplicationUntilProxyStarts` can now be set in ProxyConfig, 
  allowing it to be set at the pod level. Should not be used in conjunction with
  the deprecated `values.global.proxy.holdApplicationUntilProxyStarts` value.