Alan Martin focused on maintenance engineering for the PennyLaneAI/qml repository, addressing stability and compatibility through targeted dependency management. Over the course of the month, he updated the poetry.lock file to align versions for a range of Python packages, including anyio, cryptography, and keras, using Poetry as the primary tool. This work aimed to reduce dependency-related issues, improve the reproducibility of builds, and enhance the reliability of continuous integration environments. By proactively managing dependencies, Alan helped ensure smoother onboarding for new contributors and minimized compatibility risks, demonstrating a methodical approach to backend maintenance and Python ecosystem management.