Worked on the zed-industries/zed repository to address a UI reliability issue in the Git History panel, specifically targeting the loading state for empty or non-existent repositories. The solution involved implementing checks for repository existence and commit availability using Rust and Git, ensuring the interface accurately reflects the repository’s state by displaying either a 'No commits yet' message or a clear error instead of an indefinite loading indicator. This approach improved user feedback and reduced confusion, while also enhancing internal QA traceability through updated release notes and documentation. The work focused on UI development and robust error handling within the application.