Worked on the port-labs/ocean repository to address application stability and lifecycle management, focusing on backend improvements using Python and FastAPI. Tackled a memory leak issue that arose from repetitive FastAPI route registrations during app initialization by introducing a centralized, one-time startup flow. Developed the Ocean.initialize_app method and an initialization-status flag to ensure the application setup executed only once, preventing redundant route registration and improving reliability in production environments. Centralized the initialization logic to streamline future enhancements and maintainability. The work emphasized robust API development practices and laid a foundation for safer lifecycle management, with one bug fixed during the period.