1# Core & Tooling Team
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10## What we do
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12The AndroidX Core & Tooling team is responsible for the overall library
13development and release workflows, including defining and enforcing policies,
14owning the tools used for docs generation and API tracking, and ensuring the
15stability and performance of the build and test systems.
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17## Team purpose
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19Enable high-quality libraries so that app developers can succeed.
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21## Team mission
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23Define, enforce, and enable a high quality bar that provides best-in-class
24library development workflow for Jetpack libraries.
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26## Team values
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28-   Communication (open, honest, constructive)
29    -   Discussing issues in public (e.g. chat)
30    -   Providing a safe space to give/receive feedback
31    -   Documenting and sharing knowledge
32-   User Focus (meeting/exceeding our customer's needs and desires)
33    -   Listening to users, seeking out feedback
34    -   Taking user feedback seriously
35    -   Showing empathy for users
36-   Quality (strive for excellence, continuous improvement)
37    -   Prioritizing quality over velocity
38    -   Building long-lasting solutions
39    -   Following consistent, codified principles
40-   Integrity (honesty, sincerity, standing up for one’s beliefs)
41    -   Owning mistakes
42    -   Respecting others
43    -   Raising concerns when you have them!
44-   Responsibility (accountability)
45    -   Monitoring and maintaining our products
46    -   Providing clear ownership and escalation paths
47    -   Following up to ensure resolution of issues
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