In April 2026, Chris Bradford developed a new SSL verification control for the InfluxDB3 sink in the quixio/quix-streams repository. He introduced a verify_ssl parameter, enabling users to disable SSL verification when connecting to InfluxDB with self-signed certificates, which is particularly useful for on-premises and testing environments. The implementation involved customizing the HTTP client using httpx and ensuring the parameter was properly integrated into the _get_influxdb_version flow. Chris also updated the documentation to clearly explain usage scenarios. His work demonstrated solid backend development and API integration skills in Python, delivering a focused, robust feature that improves deployment flexibility.