May 2026: honeycombio/terraform-provider-honeycombio focused on hardening filter handling and preventing API payload errors. Key achievements this month centered on a targeted bug fix for the Honeycomb API filter processing and associated test coverage. Key outcomes: - Bug fix: Honeycomb API Filter String Handling Bug Fix ensuring query filter values are treated as strings for string operations, preventing unintended coercion to numeric values in API requests (commit 8d1eefaebd0c863bbb60e3dd4cd88d4eb6723802; closes #853). - Implemented an internal helper to detect string operations and updated the filter value assignment logic to preserve string semantics for relevant ops. - Added tests to verify that string-like numeric values are preserved as strings in API payloads, improving regression safety. Impact and value: - Reduces misconfiguration risk and payload errors for Terraform users, boosting reliability of filter-related functionality in production. - Strengthens maintainability with clear helper abstractions and test coverage, setting the stage for future filter enhancements. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Go, Terraform provider development patterns, test-driven development, and robust regression testing.