Worked on stabilizing the test codebase for the confluentinc/schema-registry repository, focusing on resolving cross-branch merge conflicts and improving test suite maintainability. Addressed technical debt by cleaning up import statements and simplifying collection initializations, replacing older Java collection creation methods with more concise alternatives. This approach enhanced test readability and streamlined future merges into the master branch. The work involved Java development and unit testing, ensuring that the test code remained aligned with ongoing changes from other branches. By prioritizing code clarity and maintainability, the developer contributed to a more robust and manageable testing framework for the project’s ongoing evolution.