Worked on the Zephyr4Microchip/zephyr repository to enhance the stability and correctness of inter-process communication within embedded systems. Focused on kernel development using C, the primary contribution involved fixing the initialization order in the Z_PIPE_INITIALIZER macro to match the k_pipe struct, ensuring the waiting field was set before buffer, data, and space. This adjustment addressed potential issues with uninitialized members, reducing the risk of runtime defects in pipe-based communication. The work demonstrated careful debugging and a disciplined patch process, emphasizing reliability in core IPC mechanisms and contributing to more robust embedded system behavior across supported platforms.