During February 2026, Dve Vergien enhanced the test framework for the quarkusio/quarkus repository by refactoring how the Test Host is retrieved. Instead of relying on system properties, Dve implemented a configuration provider approach using Java and configuration management techniques. This change decoupled the test host lookup from runtime properties, allowing for environment-specific configurations and simplifying maintenance. The update improved the flexibility and maintainability of the testing framework, making it easier for contributors to onboard and iterate on tests. No major bugs were addressed during this period, maintaining the repository’s quality baseline while aligning with modern testing framework patterns.