During August 2025, Rbo focused on improving the stability of dependency management in the gradle/gradle repository. He addressed a regression by reverting the cache release behavior, specifically removing the HoldsProjectState interface from several cache-related components. This change restored previous cache lifecycle semantics, reducing build instability and cache churn during dependency resolution. Working primarily with Java and leveraging expertise in build tools and software architecture, Rbo ensured that cache management aligned more predictably with project state transitions. The work demonstrated careful risk mitigation and precise change control, resulting in more reliable builds for large multi-project environments and a smoother developer experience.