Worked on enhancing LaTeX editing in the microsoft/vscode repository by improving the syntax highlighting engine for TeX documents. Focused on updating the pair colorizer to ignore the \@ifnextchar command, which increased the accuracy of LaTeX syntax highlighting and reduced false positives around conditional macros. This targeted feature, developed using JavaScript and JSON, aimed to provide a smoother authoring experience for LaTeX users by making TeX coloring more reliable. The work resulted in easier document creation and reduced confusion within the editor, reflecting a focused approach to extension development and LaTeX support during the month-long contribution period.