Nishad S. developed an observability enhancement for the Xilinx/XRT repository, focusing on improving error reporting within the runlist subsystem. By extending the error handling logic in C++, Nishad added the command state value to runlist error messages, providing developers with richer debugging context during runlist failures. This targeted feature, delivered through a signed-off commit linked to issue #9408, enables faster triage and more precise operational diagnostics. Nishad’s work demonstrated strong skills in C++ development and debugging, addressing a specific gap in error visibility and laying the foundation for broader improvements in runlist diagnostics and error handling within the codebase.