Over a two-month period, Håkon Harnes enhanced user experience and data reliability across two open-source repositories. For okTurtles/forkana, he refined English localization by rewriting account-related error messages to address users directly, improving clarity in user interactions. In Combodo/iTop, he addressed a data filtering bug by ensuring queries correctly handled null organization IDs, which improved multi-tenant data integrity. His approach combined backend development and database query optimization, with changes validated through targeted unit tests. Working primarily with PHP and INI files, Håkon’s contributions focused on internationalization and robust data handling, demonstrating careful attention to both user communication and backend correctness.