During March 2026, Pavel Kvach focused on enhancing the apache/thrift repository by addressing two critical bugs related to PHP compatibility and test suite maintainability. He refactored the test code to replace deprecated ReflectionProperty::setAccessible() usage with a custom ReflectionHelper trait, ensuring compatibility with PHP 8.1 and above while improving long-term test reliability. Pavel also updated type casting from double to float to align with evolving PHP 8.5 standards, preventing potential runtime issues. His work demonstrated strong proficiency in PHP, C++, and unit testing, delivering targeted improvements that reduced maintenance overhead and increased the stability of the codebase.