Worked on the mastodon/mastodon repository, focusing on enhancing the reliability of the web client’s user interface. Addressed a bug in the AvatarOverlay component by implementing robust error handling for image load failures using React and TypeScript. This solution ensured that alt-text would not overlap with other UI elements when avatar images failed to load, maintaining layout integrity and improving accessibility. The approach prioritized a seamless user experience under adverse network or asset conditions, reducing visual glitches and preserving the intended design. The work demonstrated attention to detail in front end development, emphasizing stability and accessibility in JavaScript-based applications.