In February 2026, Hul focused on stabilizing real-time socket connections in the phoenixframework/phoenix repository by addressing a specific bug related to socket lifecycle management. Hul implemented a reconnection guard that prevents the socket from attempting to reconnect after a clean close, thereby reducing unnecessary reconnection attempts and improving overall connection reliability. This solution, co-authored with another developer, enhanced the stability of Phoenix channels and optimized resource utilization. The work involved front end development and socket programming using JavaScript, demonstrating a targeted and collaborative approach to solving a nuanced problem in real-time web application infrastructure within a short timeframe.