Worked on the LabNConsulting/frr repository to enhance the reliability of eBGP multihop TTL handling during FRR configuration reloads. Addressed a bug where reload behavior was inconsistent if the TTL was explicitly set to 255 or left unspecified, leading to potential troubleshooting challenges. Developed a normalization process for ebgp-multihop lines and introduced the get_normalized_ebgp_multihop_line function to enforce consistent TTL handling across different configurations. The solution involved code refactoring and debugging using Python, with a focus on network configuration and scripting. These changes improved reload reliability and streamlined network maintenance by ensuring predictable behavior during configuration updates.