Worked on the hapifhir/hapi-fhir repository to enhance backend stability by refining the update workflow for SearchParameter validation. Addressed a bug where updates could not explicitly bypass SearchParameter validation, implementing logic in Java and YAML to honor skip-validation requests and reduce unnecessary processing. Strengthened the reliability of this change by adding a targeted regression test, ensuring that update requests correctly bypass validation when specified. Focused on API development and backend testing, the work improved performance and flexibility for users managing SearchParameters. The contribution demonstrated careful attention to both code correctness and test coverage, emphasizing maintainability and robust backend behavior.