During October 2025, Qnam focused on stabilizing Polaris catalog integration within the apache/iceberg-python repository. They addressed a critical bug by restructuring the initialization sequence, ensuring HTTP headers were injected before the AuthManager was created. This adjustment improved the reliability of REST catalog connections and reduced error scenarios such as MissingOrInvalidRealm, directly supporting smoother namespace listing. Qnam implemented comprehensive unit and integration tests to guard against regressions, enhancing code maintainability and clarity. Their work leveraged Python, API development, and robust testing practices, resulting in a more production-ready Iceberg Python client without introducing user-facing changes or new features.