January 2026 (2026-01) focused on strengthening test coverage in lfortran/lfortran to reduce regression risk and improve reliability. Key features delivered include three dedicated tests: (1) a regression test for pointer assignment involving derived types and allocations affecting a person’s name and scores; (2) an integration test ensuring print functionality outputs correctly; and (3) a test validating transfer of a string to a character array. Major bugs fixed: none identified this month; emphasis on preventing regressions through automated tests. Overall impact: higher confidence in compiler behavior for edge cases, improved stability during refactorings, and enabling faster iterations and safer releases. Technologies/skills demonstrated: test-driven development, regression testing, Fortran semantics, test infrastructure, and commit-level traceability.