During March 2026, this developer enhanced debugging capabilities for the nxp-upstream/zephyr repository by enabling Data Watch and Trace (DWT) support for PSOC6 devices with Cortex-M4 cores. The work involved adding a configurable Kconfig option to activate the DWT unit, allowing for improved observability and faster debugging cycles in embedded systems development. Utilizing C programming and configuration management skills, the developer focused on strengthening platform readiness for PSOC6-based products. This feature laid the groundwork for advanced trace capabilities across the project, addressing the need for more efficient debugging and traceability in embedded C environments without introducing new bug fixes.