In December 2024, Budde377 upgraded the react-relay dependency to version 18.2.0 in the grafana/k6-DefinitelyTyped repository, focusing on maintaining project stability and aligning with upstream releases. The work involved careful dependency management using TypeScript and React, ensuring API compatibility and no functional changes during the transition. Budde377 coordinated with contributors to document the process and validated the upgrade through continuous integration, confirming no regressions or disruptions to production behavior. This update reduced technical debt and prepared the codebase for future Relay 18.x enhancements, demonstrating a methodical approach to dependency upgrades and long-term project maintainability.