Worked on enhancing the continuedev/continue IntelliJ IDE extension by addressing a critical file-reading issue using Kotlin and backend development skills. Focused on improving the robustness of the readRangeInFile function, the developer implemented logic to clamp the endLine parameter relative to startLine, ensuring endLine was always greater than or equal to startLine. This targeted fix prevented illegal subList arguments and eliminated the risk of StringIndexOutOfBoundsException during file reads. By resolving issue #11881, the work reduced crash risk and improved the reliability of the IDE integration, ultimately supporting a smoother development experience for users working within the IntelliJ environment.