During July 2025, João Santos Simon focused on improving packaging hygiene for the bdaiinstitute/spot_ros2 repository, specifically targeting the spot_msgs component. He addressed a packaging issue by removing the __init__.py file to enable namespace package behavior, which aligns with modern Python packaging practices and reduces import-related problems. This change enhanced the robustness and maintainability of the codebase, supporting a scalable organization for future development. João utilized Python and ROS2, applying careful version control to ensure traceability and auditability of the update. His work provided a cleaner upgrade path and facilitated smoother continuous integration for the project’s ongoing evolution.