Worked on the gradle/gradle repository to enhance the stability and performance of dependency management systems over a two-month period. Focused on restoring and optimizing cache release and exclusion logic, the developer reverted prior changes to the dependency cache lifecycle, ensuring more predictable and stable build behavior for large multi-project environments. Leveraged Java and advanced dependency management techniques, including the use of PersistentSet, to improve memory efficiency and performance during module exclusions. The work emphasized regression risk mitigation and precise change control, resulting in reduced cache churn, improved build consistency, and a better developer experience during dependency resolution and cache management.