During August 2025, Apieum contributed to the stanfordnlp/dspy repository by developing an optimized deduplication feature for string lists. Leveraging Python 3.6+ dictionary ordering, Apieum implemented an efficient algorithm that reduces processing time and ensures deterministic output, which is essential for predictable data workflows. The work focused on algorithm optimization using modern Python practices, resulting in a maintainable and performant solution. Although the contribution was limited to a single feature within one month, the update addressed a common data processing need and demonstrated a solid understanding of Python’s language features and best practices for efficient, reliable string list deduplication.