Why principles are important

These 6 principles form part of our culture and ways of working.
They guide and shape our approach, and we use them to robustly evaluate the decisions we make.
Where we deviate from these principles there must be justification, discussion and consensus.
Conversely these principles are a living document, and they are open to challenge, criticism and contribution.

Available, reliable and testable

We aim to be a mature platform with no surprises.

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Cost effective

We aim to help customers reduce build and run costs.

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Empowering

We aim to allow customers to confidently deliver at pace and scale.

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Inclusive and accessible

We aim to be open and transparent

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Be native first

We will meet requirements in a native first way

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Unobtrusive security

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