During January 2026, Angel Difo enhanced the DataDog/datadog-agent repository by delivering targeted improvements to log management and telemetry. Angel implemented a new logs.dropped metric for HTTP log transport, aligning telemetry with TCP metrics and providing clearer visibility into dropped logs. By extending log collection to support start_position: beginning and forceBeginning with wildcard paths, Angel enabled reliable historical log ingestion without duplication during file rotation. Additionally, Angel fixed boundary checks and truncation signaling for max_message_size_bytes, ensuring accurate log processing and data integrity. These contributions demonstrated depth in Go backend development, robust testing, and a strong focus on reliable log ingestion workflows.