Vera Gao worked on the Purdue-ACM-SIGAPP/housing-frontend repository, focusing on a targeted code-quality improvement for the platform’s front-end. She refactored the Form.js export using JavaScript and React, ensuring the module’s structure was clearer and more maintainable without altering any user-facing functionality. This change preserved backward compatibility while reducing future maintenance risks and simplifying upcoming refactors. By aligning the export pattern with broader codebase standards, Vera’s work improved consistency and made onboarding easier for new contributors. The depth of the refactor addressed long-term scalability and stability goals, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to sustainable front-end development practices.