Concepts
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Shared Utility Layer
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``drcutils`` centralizes recurring helper functions used across DRC projects so
branding, figure export, and runtime checks are implemented once.

Brand Consistency
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Brand asset paths, palette constants, and watermark behavior are packaged as
reusable code to keep visual outputs consistent across studies.

Figure Export Conventions
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Figure export helpers standardize preset dimensions and output targets so lab
artifacts are easier to compare and reuse in papers, slides, and reports.

Runtime Portability
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Runtime detection helpers (for example notebook and Colab checks) reduce
environment-specific branching in downstream scripts.

Small, Stable Surface
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The package favors a compact, practical API aimed at internal workflows rather
than a large public framework.