Worked on the adap/flower repository to address dependency management issues in the Flower Authentication Example, focusing on ensuring environment reproducibility and reducing runtime errors. Delivered a targeted fix by updating the TOML configuration to include the correct 'simulation' extra and pin the 'flwr' package to a precise version, aligning dependencies with project requirements. Performed a small refactor to bring the example in line with updated repository standards, which improved onboarding for users exploring federated learning. The work emphasized careful dependency specification and validation, leveraging skills in TOML and dependency management to enhance stability and reliability for downstream development and experimentation.