Michael Novak enhanced the configuration layer of the apify/apify-shared-js repository by introducing two new pricing-related environment variable names to APIFY_ENV_VARS, supporting consistent pricing configuration across environments. He focused on constants management and environment variables using TypeScript, ensuring the changes were isolated to the configuration layer to minimize risk and avoid altering the API surface. This targeted update established clear traceability for future audits and streamlined review cycles. Michael’s work laid the foundation for downstream pricing components and deployment pipelines to reliably consume pricing configuration, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to maintainability and cross-team adoption within a short project period.