w as a library providing access to decoded raw data and metadata useful for correct interpretation of the said data. Thus:</p>
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      <li>To keep on adding RAW decoding for new and previously unsupported cameras</li>
      <li>To continue the development of a stable and consistent API suitable for other applications (RAW converters, data analyzers, panorama stitchers, etc.)</li>
      <li>To have RAW processing as separate independent parts (groups of API calls)
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          <li>Read