.. module:: lofarpipe.support
   :synopsis: Core framework code.

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The :mod:`lofarpipe.support` package
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This package contains effectively all the core framework code that comprises
the LOFAR pipeline system. Broadly speaking, it address five distinct problem
areas:

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1

   The construction of recipes <support/recipes.rst>
   Checking of recipe inputs and outputs ("ingredients") <support/ingredients.rst>
   Logging <support/logging.rst>
   Distribution of pipeline jobs <support/distribution.rst>
   Utility and convenience functions <support/utility.rst>