During March 2025, Ben Barnes focused on configuration management within the seek-oss/skuba repository, addressing maintainability and standardization in infrastructure as code. He removed the seek:source:url tag from gantry configuration files in both express-rest-api and koa-rest-api templates, reducing unnecessary data and potential misconfigurations. Using YAML, Ben documented the update with a changeset to ensure traceability and future reference. This targeted bug fix improved template consistency, making future updates more straightforward and reducing onboarding friction. His work demonstrated a methodical approach to code quality, emphasizing maintainable infrastructure and clear version control practices within a collaborative development environment.