The objectives of the ImageMagick project are to:

Use an open development model.

Encourage new developers to join the project.

Avoid unnecessary source code churn.

Establish and preserve both a stable API and ABI.

Use efficient coding practices resulting in fast code.

Improve memory efficiency.

Use a release process which assures a working product.

Maintain an accurate ChangeLog.

Value, and respect the contributions of developers, and observe and respect the copyrights of other projects.