In August 2025, Rovinski enhanced the OpenROAD codebase by standardizing the interval notation for the shrink_ parameter in dbChip.h, updating it from ]0, 1] to the more conventional (0, 1]. This targeted feature, implemented in C++ with a focus on code refactoring and documentation, aimed to improve readability and reduce ambiguity around interval constraints. Rovinski ensured consistency by updating both the header file and the related dbChip.json representation within the repository. The change was low-risk and non-breaking, contributing to maintainability and setting a foundation for clearer, more consistent interval handling in future code reviews.