In March 2026, Manish Thakur enhanced the apache/iceberg repository by annotating the SchemaUpdate constructor with @VisibleForTesting, using Java and leveraging code annotation best practices. This targeted change clarified that the constructor is intended solely for testing, reducing the risk of unintended production use and improving future testability. By maintaining a focused and low-risk scope, Manish supported the repository’s stability while increasing code clarity for other developers. The work demonstrated careful attention to software testing principles and effective communication through clear commit messages, ultimately streamlining onboarding and code reviews for the team. No bugs were fixed during this period.