Worked on the Godot engine repository to address a critical issue in audio playback management, focusing on stabilizing the playback lifecycle. Using C++ and leveraging audio programming expertise, delivered a targeted fix ensuring that when stop() is called, playback streams are properly halted by invoking p_playback->stop(). This change improved the reliability of the audio server and enhanced the user experience by reducing audio glitches across platforms. The solution was implemented as a clean, low-risk patch with a well-defined scope, minimizing regression risk and support burden while improving lifecycle management within the audio subsystem for the godotengine/godot project.