During December 2024, Lilblizzard97 focused on stabilizing search reliability in the projectblacklight/blacklight repository by addressing a critical issue in Solr query construction. They improved backend robustness by ensuring that empty strings were skipped in the must clause of boolean parameters, preventing malformed queries from reaching Solr. This work involved both Ruby and Ruby on Rails, leveraging API development and backend engineering skills. To ensure long-term stability, Lilblizzard97 added regression tests verifying that empty query strings were excluded from queries. The targeted fix enhanced overall search reliability and reduced the risk of production failures, reflecting careful attention to backend quality.