Worked on backend development for the AnswerDotAI/fasthtml repository, focusing on optimizing server startup processes using Python. Implemented a feature that replaced the standard uvicorn.run call with a direct run invocation inside the serve function, streamlining the server’s initialization path. This technical approach reduced path complexity, improved startup reliability, and decreased time-to-ready, addressing deployment risks and supporting smoother scaling. The work demonstrated a clear understanding of Python and backend architecture, laying the foundation for future performance enhancements. No bugs were fixed during this period, with efforts concentrated on this targeted optimization to improve deployment and operational efficiency for fasthtml.