Shines worked on backend development for the SEMOSS/Semoss repository, focusing on improving session stability in mixed-language environments. During the month, Shines addressed a bug by implementing a safety guard in Java to ensure Python-specific cleanup routines only executed when Python was active. This approach used a PyUtils.pyEnabled() check within the InsightUtility component, preventing errors in sessions where Python was disabled. The solution reduced runtime exceptions and improved reliability for non-Python deployments, enhancing operational maintainability. Shines demonstrated a strong understanding of cross-language integration and backend stability, delivering measurable improvements in system robustness through targeted, well-documented code changes.