Worked on enhancing validation reliability for AppSource publishing workflows in the frappe/press repository. Addressed a bug where dependent app validation could incorrectly block saves by replacing a self-referential call with repository context, ensuring more accurate validation logic. Introduced conditional checks and robust error handling so that failures in hooks.py evaluation no longer prevent saving, reducing false-positive save failures and improving developer experience. Focused on backend development and API integration using Python, the solution strengthened the validation pipeline and preserved data integrity. This targeted fix contributed to smoother and more reliable AppSource app publication processes for the development team.