In November 2024, Alex Broodie developed a foundational asset linking capability for the SkillsFundingAgency/das-apprentice-app repository by introducing an assetlink.json configuration file. This addition established a data-driven approach to asset lifecycle management, enabling future integrations and streamlining asset onboarding processes. Alex utilized JSON for configuration management and demonstrated attention to repository hygiene and collaborative workflows. The work focused on backend configuration rather than user-facing features, with no bug fixes required during the period. While the assetlink.json format and purpose require further documentation, the implementation laid groundwork for scalable asset management using modern configuration practices and cross-team coordination.