During March 2025, this developer focused on maintaining dependency hygiene in the znsio/specmatic repository by upgrading the AssertJ Core library from version 3.26.3 to 3.27.3. Using Gradle for build automation and dependency management, they delivered a targeted, well-documented update that incorporated upstream fixes and performance improvements. Although no major bugs were addressed, the work enhanced the project’s testing foundation and reduced future risk by ensuring core testing utilities remained current. This routine maintenance contributed to the stability and reliability of the continuous integration pipeline, positioning the codebase for smoother future enhancements and ongoing development.