During December 2025, this developer upgraded the shader-slang library to version 2025.22.1 within the microsoft/vcpkg repository, focusing on enhancing cross-platform compatibility and security for shader dependencies. The work involved updating SHA512 checksums and adjusting file paths to ensure the integrity of the build process. Using CMake for build configuration and leveraging version control best practices, the developer improved long-term maintainability and stability of the dependency management system. Although no major bugs were addressed during this period, the upgrade streamlined library management and aligned the project with the latest standards for shader libraries, supporting future development and reliability.