Worked on the geerlingguy/linux repository to refactor the netdevsim driver, focusing on simplifying the hardware statistics enablement logic. Using C programming and kernel development skills, the approach involved removing a redundant flag and directly invoking rtnl_offload_xstats_notify when netdev_offload_xstats_enabled is true. This change reduced unnecessary branching in the code, streamlined the statistics reporting path, and lowered the risk of misconfiguration or misreporting. The refactor improved code readability and maintainability, making future enhancements and onboarding more straightforward. The work demonstrated a methodical approach to driver development, emphasizing clarity and reliability in kernel-level hardware statistics management.