Worked on the MerginMaps/python-api-client repository, focusing on enhancing the initialization process of the MerginProject class. Addressed a bug by enforcing strict type validation for the directory argument, ensuring only valid input types are accepted and reducing potential runtime errors. Introduced a new feature allowing the use of pathlib.Path objects for directory specification and normalized logger names to strings, which improved the API’s flexibility and integration with downstream applications. Utilized Python for backend and API development, emphasizing robust input handling and scalable design. The work contributed to greater reliability and developer ergonomics within the project’s core initialization logic.