Worked on the Apicurio Registry repository to enhance the resilience and clarity of JSON Schema processing in backend systems. Focused on improving error handling and logging by introducing defensive checks for missing $id and $schema fields, using Java’s path() method to prevent crashes and ambiguous failures. Enhanced error messages for AsyncAPI and JSON Schema scenarios, making issues easier to diagnose and reducing support escalations. Addressed logging and documentation inconsistencies, ensuring clearer communication for developers. The work emphasized maintainability and reliability without impacting performance, leveraging Java and backend development expertise to deliver a consolidated feature that streamlines error reporting and debugging.