During March 2026, Josh Bodner focused on improving repository hygiene and licensing compliance in the bufbuild/protovalidate project. He addressed a bug in the build process by upgrading the Buf tool from version 1.61 to 1.66 within the Makefile, ensuring that generated Go and protobuf code included correct copyright headers for edition 2023. By pinning the Buf version, Josh enabled consistent and reproducible code generation across development and CI environments. His work involved validating generated artifacts for regressions and documenting the process thoroughly, leveraging his expertise in Go and build tools to enhance build reliability and support future maintenance.