During September 2025, Andrey Melekh focused on stabilizing Xbox builds for the libsdl-org/SDL repository by addressing a critical issue related to IME initialization. He implemented a conditional approach in C, ensuring that text input initialization would only activate the IME on new windows when explicitly requested. This targeted fix, rooted in platform-specific development and build systems expertise, prevented conflicts and race conditions that previously led to build failures on Xbox. By improving cross-platform build reliability and developer experience, Andrey’s work demonstrated a deep understanding of both the SDL codebase and the nuances of platform-dependent initialization logic.