During January 2026, Alex focused on codebase cleanup and readability improvements in the LabNConsulting/frr repository. Working primarily in C, Alex refactored core networking components by removing the unnecessary 'process' argument from the rib_addnode and rib_link functions, which reduced the API surface and minimized potential misuse. He also simplified the conditional logic in process_subq_early_route_delete, making the code easier to maintain and less prone to edge-case bugs. These targeted changes improved baseline quality and set the stage for faster feature delivery. Alex’s work demonstrated depth in system programming and code refactoring, emphasizing maintainability and future extensibility within the project.