Worked on the Shopify/job-iteration repository, focusing on enhancing application security and performance through targeted dependency management. Updated the Gemfile.lock to incorporate the latest versions of Ruby gems, directly addressing known vulnerabilities and aligning the project with current security advisories. Leveraged Ruby and Ruby on Rails to ensure compatibility with the broader Rails ecosystem, reducing the risk of deprecated APIs and simplifying future upgrades. No major bugs were logged during this period, as the work centered on proactive maintenance rather than reactive fixes. This approach laid a solid foundation for ongoing stability and smoother future development within the codebase.