During January 2026, Vcheckin focused on stabilizing the sketch workflow in the FreeCAD/FreeCAD repository by addressing a recurring crash when exiting sketch mode. They refactored the ShortcutListener component, replacing raw pointers with smart pointers to improve memory safety and overall stability. This C++ development effort targeted a critical GUI workflow, reducing the risk of crashes for end users and streamlining future maintenance. By introducing safer memory management practices, Vcheckin not only resolved an immediate bug but also laid the foundation for more robust refactors. Their work demonstrated depth in C++ programming, GUI development, and careful attention to memory management.