During October 2024, this developer established the backend foundation for the HSFD-WS-24-25/backend repository by initializing a new Node.js project. Their work focused on setting up the initial project structure using npm and configuring the package.json to support scalable API development. By creating a robust scaffolding, they enabled faster onboarding for future contributors and laid the groundwork for subsequent feature development. The technical approach emphasized maintainability and extensibility, leveraging Node.js, npm, and JSON for configuration management. No major bugs were addressed during this period, as the primary objective was to deliver a solid, well-organized starting point for backend work.