Worked on the lima-vm/lima repository to enhance reliability and developer experience by introducing targeted improvements in Go. Developed a Must helper function to streamline error handling, reducing repetitive code and improving readability across the codebase. Expanded the reflectutil package’s test coverage, particularly for UnknownNonEmptyFields, and refined error messaging to facilitate easier debugging and maintenance. Focused on code quality by addressing lint issues and tightening sorting-related assertions, ensuring robust and maintainable code as the project scales. Leveraged skills in Go programming, unit testing, and code quality practices to minimize production risk and accelerate the delivery of new features.