Worked on the starfederation/datastar repository to deliver a targeted upgrade of Django-related dependencies, including daphne and datastar-py, ensuring the example project remained compatible with current deployment standards. The approach combined Python and Django expertise with disciplined dependency management, coordinating package updates alongside documentation improvements. Updated the README to reflect the new default port 8000, streamlining local development and reducing onboarding friction for new contributors. By aligning documentation with the upgraded dependency state, the work improved deployment reliability and supported smoother transitions for future maintainers. Emphasized release hygiene and changelog accuracy to maintain project clarity and technical consistency throughout the process.