Jonas Schmitz developed and implemented a Dependabot Update Cadence Policy for the wireapp/wire-apps-jvm-sdk repository, introducing a seven-day cooldown period for automated dependency updates. By leveraging YAML and GitHub Actions within a DevOps framework, Jonas codified a governance process that reduces update noise and minimizes disruptions to release cycles. This policy-driven approach enables more predictable and stable CI/CD workflows, supporting safer delivery while maintaining up-to-date dependencies. The work addressed the challenge of balancing dependency freshness with operational stability, demonstrating a thoughtful application of dependency management practices and automation to improve both release planning and ongoing project maintenance.