Contributed to the airbytehq/airbyte repository by delivering a true incremental sync feature for the Issues stream, shifting from a created_at to an updated_at approach. This enhancement enabled incremental updates through the POST /issues/search endpoint, improving data freshness and reducing the need for full-refresh operations. The work aligned with Airbyte’s incremental-sync architecture, supporting more scalable and efficient issue data pipelines. Leveraging skills in API integration, backend development, and data migration, the developer utilized Python and JSON to implement and unit test the solution. Collaboration with other contributors ensured the feature fit seamlessly into the existing platform strategy.