Worked on stabilizing URI handling in the DataDog/libdatadog repository by addressing strict PathAndQuery parsing requirements introduced in http crate v1.4.1. The solution involved normalizing empty path inputs to '/', ensuring consistent request construction and reducing the risk of regression for downstream users. Added a dedicated unit test to reject malformed URIs, which improved test coverage for protocol edge cases and enhanced overall reliability. Collaborated across teams to implement and review the fix, leveraging skills in Rust, backend development, and API integration. This work laid the foundation for smoother future upgrades and increased resilience throughout the codebase.