# File lib/phusion_passenger/loader_shared_helpers.rb, line 195
        def before_loading_app_code_step1(startup_file, options)
                DebugLogging.log_level = options["log_level"] if options["log_level"]

                # Instantiate the Union Station core if requested. Can be nil.
                PhusionPassenger.require_passenger_lib 'union_station/core'
                options["union_station_core"] = UnionStation::Core.new_from_options(options)
        end