During March 2026, this developer enhanced the coder/coder repository by implementing a granular API scope, 'user:read', to improve role-based access control for admin token generation. Focusing on backend and API development using Go, the work involved designing the new scope, integrating it into the RBAC catalog, and updating access policies to support read-only permissions for user data. Comprehensive tests were added and validated to ensure correct behavior and security constraints. This feature reduced privilege risk and improved auditability in admin workflows, reflecting a methodical approach to secure API design and careful attention to permission granularity within backend systems.