During May 2026, this developer upgraded the database interaction layer in the authelia/authelia repository by migrating from jmoiron/sqlx to rpadovani/sqlx-v2. The work focused on refactoring the storage layer to improve database functionality, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Using Go as the primary language, the developer applied backend development and database management skills to reduce technical debt and enable smoother future migrations. The implementation emphasized rigorous commit hygiene, including Signed-off-by and Co-authored-by practices, reflecting a collaborative and methodical approach. No major bugs were addressed during this period, with efforts concentrated on delivering this foundational feature upgrade.