Worked on the iTwin/itwinjs-core repository to enhance reliability in frontend path handling by addressing a specific bug related to IModelApp.publicPath. Using JavaScript and TypeScript, implemented logic to automatically normalize the publicPath value by appending a trailing slash when omitted, ensuring correct URL construction and preventing resource loading failures. This targeted fix reduced runtime errors for downstream applications and simplified integration for users relying on IModelApp.publicPath across different environments. The work focused on improving the robustness of path management within the codebase, leveraging frontend development skills to deliver a practical solution that directly addressed issue #8512 in the project.