During May 2026, contributed to the tokio-rs/axum repository by focusing on backend development and code maintainability using Rust. The primary effort centered on optimizing example code to eliminate unnecessary borrows, which improved code clarity and reduced potential borrow-checker issues. This targeted refactoring enhanced readability and simplified the code path, making it easier for future contributors to onboard and maintain. No major bugs were addressed during this period, as the work prioritized reducing complexity and strengthening documentation. The approach demonstrated a commitment to long-term reliability and set a foundation for further borrow-related correctness improvements in Rust-based web development projects.