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I don't have multi-user library maintenance experience in particular, but
I think a library with multiple users has to have a particular consideration for them.
I think "keeping all users in sync" is a hard ask that will likely cause conflict and frustration (on both sides). I don't know your company or project landscape though. Just as a general, most common expectation.
So between your two alternatives, I guess it's more of point 1? I don't think it should be "rapidly develop" though. I'm more thinking doing mindful "isolated" lib development with feedback channels, somewhat predictable planning, and documented release/upgrade changes.
If you're not doing mindful thorough release management, the "saved" effort will likely land elsewhere, and may very well be much higher.