Alice focused on maintenance-driven development for the alisw/alidist repository, delivering a targeted dependency upgrade to ensure ongoing compatibility and stability. She updated the QualityControl package from version v1.172.0 to v1.173.0, addressing the need to keep dependencies current and reduce the risk of future build issues. Working primarily with Shell scripting and leveraging her expertise in dependency management, Alice introduced no functional changes, instead prioritizing the long-term health of the build pipeline. Her work demonstrated a methodical approach to software maintenance, emphasizing risk mitigation and workflow reliability over new feature development during this period of focused upkeep.