Worked on the sixfeetup/scaf repository to enhance the reliability of health check middleware by addressing a resource management issue. Focused on backend development using Python and Django, the work involved implementing a fix to ensure that database cursors and connections are always closed after health checks, even in the event of errors. This was achieved by introducing a finally block, which guarantees proper resource cleanup and prevents potential resource leaks. The solution improved the stability and accuracy of readiness checks under load, reducing false positives and negatives in health endpoints while optimizing database resource usage during health evaluations.