Worked on release engineering for the mapbox-search-android repository, focusing on preparing the codebase for the 2.13.0-rc.1 release candidate. The primary contribution involved upgrading SDKs and dependencies to their respective RC versions using Gradle, ensuring compatibility and reducing risks for downstream consumers. Emphasized dependency management and release management skills to establish a stable RC baseline, aligning documentation and release notes for the upcoming general availability cycle. No major bugs were addressed during this period, as the work centered on tooling alignment and versioning to support a smoother release process within the Android development ecosystem and Mapbox integration.