During February 2026, Belmouss focused on dependency maintenance for the zed-industries/zed repository, upgrading the ashpd and oo7 libraries to ensure compatibility with the latest features and tooling. Working primarily in Rust, Belmouss applied skills in asynchronous programming and dependency management to remove outdated libraries, strengthen security, and reduce technical debt. The upgrade process included thorough test coverage, self-review for security and performance, and careful alignment with UI/UX guidelines. By maintaining stability and preparing comprehensive release notes, Belmouss enabled smoother future feature adoption and improved the project’s overall maintainability, demonstrating a methodical approach to long-term codebase health and reliability.