During October 2025, El Quotho focused on improving metadata handling in the tesseract-ocr/tesseract repository, specifically refining the ALTO XML output. They addressed a bug where the Tesseract software version was incorrectly appended to the software name, instead ensuring both were placed in dedicated XML elements. This change, implemented in C++ with a focus on XML schema compliance and data formatting, enhanced the clarity and interoperability of OCR metadata across downstream pipelines. By prioritizing standards-compliant API integration and careful code review, El’s work reduced parsing errors and improved maintainability, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to metadata management within complex data workflows.