Tal focused on backend stability for the port-labs/ocean repository, addressing a memory leak that occurred during FastAPI application initialization. By implementing a centralized, one-time startup routine using Python and FastAPI, Tal ensured that route registration would not repeat, preventing resource leaks and improving lifecycle management. The solution introduced an initialization-status flag and a dedicated Ocean.initialize_app method, which together safeguarded against redundant setup in production environments. Although the work centered on a single bug fix rather than new features, it demonstrated careful attention to maintainability and reliability, laying a solid foundation for future enhancements in API and backend development.