To encourage exceptionally high quality in the Cytoscape codebase, the following process should be followed for all core features:

For core APIs:

1. Core developer review of API
2. Extensively document all API methods using Javadoc and also a tutorial page on the wiki
3. Write unit tests for all API methods
4. User test all methods

For proposed core features (e.g. UI features):

1. Core developer review of new feature design and/or new feature prototype as a plugin
2. When feature is near alpha or beta stage, find someone who will do a thorough user test/review
3. Write unit tests

4. Add documentation for new feature to Cytoscape manual. See: How_to_update_the_Cytoscape_manual

5. User test feature

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