Worked on the ironcore-dev/metal-operator repository to enhance backend robustness by addressing compatibility issues with Redfish BootSourceOverrideMode on older implementations. Focused on improving the reliability of IP address handling, the solution processes all entries in the IPAddresses slice and introduces a fallback to a single IPAddress when the list is empty. This targeted bug fix reduces boot and override failures, increasing interoperability across diverse Redfish environments. The work was implemented using Go and backend development best practices, resulting in more resilient system behavior without introducing new features, and demonstrates a methodical approach to maintaining compatibility in complex infrastructure codebases.