During December 2025, Ali Nikfal focused on backend stability in the slcs-jsc/mptrac repository by addressing environment-specific path inconsistencies related to METBASE. He implemented a normalization strategy that replaced slmet-mnt with slmet_mnt, ensuring consistent path recognition across development, testing, and production environments. This Python-based solution, leveraging his skills in Flask and backend development, eliminated a recurring source of runtime failures and reduced the likelihood of support issues tied to path resolution. While the work centered on a single bug fix rather than new features, it demonstrated careful attention to cross-environment reliability and maintainability within the project’s backend infrastructure.