Worked on the bytecodealliance/wasmtime repository to simplify and strengthen the C API integration by decoupling the garbage collection dependency and refining feature gates. Using Rust and focusing on C API development and dependency management, the work removed the explicit gc feature from the Wasmtime dependency in the C API crate and introduced modular gc feature gates for more granular control. This approach resolved an import issue related to thrown exceptions that previously depended on the GC feature, reduced build complexity, and improved maintainability. The changes established clearer dependency boundaries, enabling safer feature experimentation and paving the way for future enhancements.