Worked on the firelab/windninja repository, focusing on improving reliability by addressing a specific bug related to NETCDF variable handling. Enhanced the clarity of error messages when NETCDF variables are missing, which streamlines the debugging process and reduces triage time for developers. Utilized C++ for core development and Python-based debugging techniques to validate the fix, ensuring that the codebase remains stable and maintainable. Collaborated using Git for version control and integrated basic NetCDF handling to support the update. The work emphasized targeted problem-solving and contributed to a smoother developer experience without introducing new user-facing features during the period.