During August 2025, J. Shao focused on stabilizing error reporting in the conductor-oss/java-sdk repository by addressing a bug in the ConductorClientException class. They ensured that the getMessage() method consistently returned the responseBody, improving error visibility for client applications. To provide flexibility, Shao introduced a system property allowing developers to configure exception message content. Their approach included strengthening unit test coverage to validate message retrieval logic across various scenarios, reducing the risk of regressions. Working primarily with Java, exception handling, and unit testing, Shao’s contribution enhanced the reliability and debuggability of the Java SDK for Conductor clients.