During January 2026, Richard focused on backend development for the richard67/joomla-cms repository, addressing a critical issue in the Joomla CLI installation process. He enhanced the PHP version check by modifying the error handling so that the CLI now exits with code 1 when the minimum PHP requirement is not met. This targeted bug fix, implemented in PHP, improved the reliability of automated deployments and made error signals clearer for CI/CD pipelines. Richard’s work demonstrated a precise understanding of backend workflows and deployment automation, delivering a focused solution that directly improved install-time diagnostics and troubleshooting for Joomla CLI users.