In January 2026, Arash Khadem modernized core utility layers in the facebook/kuduraft repository, focusing on refactoring legacy string and vector helpers to leverage standard C++ library patterns. He introduced std::string_view interoperability within the StringPiece class, enabling implicit conversions and explicit migration paths for existing APIs. This work involved updating critical call sites across multiple components to adopt safer, more maintainable code paths, while also documenting a deprecation strategy for legacy interfaces. Using C++ and code refactoring expertise, Arash improved code readability and maintainability, laying the groundwork for a broader migration to standard library types and future software development.