Worked on enhancing data correctness and robustness in the redis/mcp-redis repository by refining the backend integration with Redis. Focused on Python-based backend development, the work involved removing unnecessary .decode() calls from various Redis operations in modules such as hash.py, list.py, and misc.py. This technical approach addressed decoding-related errors that occurred when Redis returned strings directly, resulting in more reliable and maintainable data handling. The changes streamlined the decoding path, reduced encoding complexity, and improved data integrity, making future feature development and maintenance more straightforward. The work was delivered as a single, auditable commit, emphasizing traceability and reviewability.