During July 2026, this developer contributed to the SonarSource/sonar-plugin-api repository by delivering the new_ncloc core metric, enhancing the SonarQube plugin API’s ability to track new lines of code for improved change-impact analysis. The implementation involved updating the CoreMetrics class in Java to define and register the new metric, ensuring seamless integration with existing API structures. Unit testing was employed to validate both the registration and basic behavior of the metric, supporting code quality and reliability. The changelog was updated to document the addition in version 13.10, reflecting a focused approach to API development and collaborative engineering practices.