Worked on improving the reliability of URL and template handling in the microsoft/kiota-dotnet repository by focusing on dependency management within the .NET ecosystem. Addressed a critical bug by upgrading the Std.UriTemplate dependency from version 2.0.1 to 2.0.5, resolving issues with decimal type conversion in URL templates for both query and path parameters. This change enhanced the safety of URL construction and reduced the risk of misparsed API calls, leading to better compatibility with downstream services. The work involved careful version pinning, changelog maintenance, and XML configuration, prioritizing stability and correctness over new feature development during the period.