Worked on enhancing the reliability of the image thumbnail pipeline for the openfoodfacts/open-prices repository, focusing on backend development and error handling using Python. Addressed a critical issue where image processing failures could cause application crashes by implementing explicit exception handling in the thumbnail generation path. The solution returns None on OSError, ensuring that the system gracefully handles problematic images without interrupting the user interface or pricing display. This approach improved the stability and maintainability of the codebase, reduced incident risk, and facilitated easier future maintenance. The work demonstrated attention to robust image processing and clear, testable backend logic.