Worked on backend reliability for the sst/opencode repository by addressing a startup issue where zombie server processes could persist if initialization timed out. Using Rust, implemented logic to detect and terminate these lingering processes, preventing startup hangs and reducing failure rates for desktop deployments. This solution improved the time-to-ready for the application by ensuring that failed server startups did not block subsequent launches. The work involved close collaboration with another contributor to ensure robust process management and seamless integration into the existing backend architecture. Focused on backend development, the contribution enhanced overall system stability without introducing new features during the period.