During November 2024, Coston Perkins focused on resolving a hydration issue in the FormidableLabs/victory repository, specifically targeting the VictoryClipContainer component when used with Next.js 15. To address inconsistent clipId values between server and client rendering, Coston refactored the component to manage clipId through state and leveraged the componentDidMount lifecycle method. This approach ensured consistent identifier generation across environments, effectively eliminating hydration mismatches. The work demonstrated a solid understanding of React’s rendering lifecycle and state management, utilizing both JavaScript and TypeScript within a modern frontend stack. The contribution was targeted, addressing a nuanced bug rather than introducing new features.