During December 2024, Lionel Kusch focused on improving the stability and reliability of version management in the lionelkusch/hidimstat repository. He addressed a bug where version information could be unavailable in non-release builds by implementing a robust retrieval mechanism using Python. This solution involved isolating the version import logic with a targeted try-except block, providing a graceful fallback when a release version was undefined. By enhancing the initialization process, Lionel ensured that version data remained accessible for logging and telemetry across all build variants. His work leveraged skills in package management and version control, reducing deployment risk and improving traceability.