During this period, contributed an upgrade to the ASTC encoder in the godotengine/godot repository, updating it to version 5.3.0 and introducing cancellation support for compression operations. This work focused on enhancing asset build performance and improving compression throughput, ensuring the encoder remained aligned with the latest ASTC specifications and upstream releases. The implementation leveraged C++ and applied expertise in compression algorithms and image processing, with an emphasis on performance optimization. By enabling cancellation, the asset pipeline became more responsive and reliable, supporting more efficient asset processing workflows within the Godot Engine’s build system and maintaining compatibility with evolving standards.