Worked on improving dependency management reliability by addressing lockfile formatting issues in the rubygems/rubygems and ruby/ruby repositories. Focused on normalizing lockfile spacing, the developer implemented changes to standardize single-space formatting, enhancing both readability and consistency across projects. This involved updating existing tests to reflect the new formatting and adding regression coverage to prevent future spacing discrepancies. The work required strong skills in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and version control, with careful attention to cross-repository consistency. By resolving these targeted bugs, the developer contributed to more maintainable lockfiles and a smoother workflow for teams relying on these core tools.