Worked on the ROCm/tensorflow-upstream repository to enhance the reliability of function instantiation by addressing a critical stability issue. Focused on C++ development, the work involved implementing defensive validation within FunctionInstantiationHelper to prevent the creation of a reference type when one already exists, thereby reducing the risk of invalid type conversions. This solution included adding robust error handling for MakeRefType, which improved the maintainability and stability of downstream builds. By prioritizing code quality and clear error paths, the contribution supported the broader goals of software development best practices and provided more dependable tooling for users relying on this infrastructure.