Worked on the mui/material-ui repository to enhance the Autocomplete component’s user experience and stability. Focused on front end development using React and JavaScript, addressing a bug where the Autocomplete popup would reopen unexpectedly when the window regained focus. Implemented a targeted fix that refined the component’s focus handling logic, ensuring smoother transitions and reducing unexpected UI state changes during form and search interactions. Collaborated with other contributors to deliver a solution with minimal code changes, directly supporting the project’s goals of reliable interface behavior. The work improved a widely used UI element, contributing to more consistent and user-friendly workflows.