During December 2024, Srujan Kudikala contributed to the HubSpot/slack-client repository, focusing on maintainability and correctness in Slack client payload handling. Srujan improved code quality by reorganizing imports within the model definitions, enhancing readability without altering functionality. Additionally, Srujan addressed a JSON serialization issue in the Slack Block NumberInput component by adding missing JsonProperty imports in NumberInputIF.java, ensuring accurate serialization and deserialization of block elements. Working primarily with Java and leveraging skills in API integration and Java development, Srujan’s efforts supported stable Slack API integration. The work demonstrated attention to code reliability and maintainability over new feature delivery.