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 ## Where to start?
 
-The [Serilog repository][serilog] is the location for enhancements and fixes to the core library.  Generally we try to keep the core library lean and performant which attempting to deliver the features of a first class logging library.  
+The [Serilog repository][serilog] is the location for enhancements and fixes to the core library.  Generally we try to keep the core library lean and performant while attempting to deliver the features of a first class logging library.  
 
 If you are interested in contributing to a [sink][sinks] or one of the other [community projects][community_projects] then please create a PR in the respective repository.