Worked on the helm/helm repository to enhance credential handling for HTTP and HTTPS connections by introducing a default port mechanism. This update ensured that credentials were reliably passed even when ports were not explicitly defined, addressing a common source of authentication-related deployment failures in chart repository workflows. The solution focused on backend development using Go and leveraged API integration skills to maintain compatibility with existing Helm processes. By targeting edge cases in credential propagation, the work improved CI/CD reliability and reduced the need for manual intervention, all while delivering a minimal-risk change that was straightforward to review and maintain within the codebase.