Lola Odelola updated the design principles in the w3ctag/design-principles repository to strengthen governance and reduce risk in web platform development. She focused on technical writing and web standards, using HTML to clarify guidance for extending APIs and mitigating defects. Her work introduced new policies that require addressing design flaws when adding features, aiming to avoid problematic patterns and improve maintainability. By enhancing documentation and establishing clearer criteria for API evolution, Lola’s contribution supports more consistent onboarding and productivity for developers. The update did not include bug fixes but provided depth through policy changes that lower the risk of future defects.