Gabriel worked on the cesium/astra repository, focusing on refactoring the Dropdown component to use a static layout. By removing the dynamic disclosure logic, Gabriel simplified the component’s structure, which improved rendering performance and made the codebase easier to maintain. This approach clarified component boundaries and aligned the Dropdown’s behavior with established design guidelines, supporting more predictable future development. Gabriel utilized React for front end development, leveraging both JavaScript and TypeScript to implement these changes. While no bugs were fixed during this period, the work demonstrated a methodical approach to performance optimization and maintainability within a focused, single-feature scope.