Worked on stabilizing and automating the release pipeline for the knime/webapps-common repository, focusing on preparing for the 5.5.0 release. Updated the Jenkinsfile to switch the CI process to a new base branch, aligning release flow with organizational cadence and improving traceability. Managed version updates across multiple MANIFEST.MF files using Groovy and Java, ensuring consistent version management and reducing artifact drift. Emphasized CI/CD reliability by consolidating release configurations, which established a repeatable and auditable process. No major bugs were addressed during this period, as the primary focus remained on release automation and governance using DevOps best practices.