Worked on the Kong/kong repository to enhance the performance and maintainability of the PDK rate limiting logic. Focused on refactoring the Rate Limiting Context by removing duplicate conditional checks, which reduced runtime overhead and streamlined the codebase for future enhancements. Utilized Lua for backend development and API integration, applying testing practices to ensure reliability. The changes improved throughput in the PDK path and made the rate-limiting logic easier to maintain and extend. This work aligned with ongoing performance goals for rate limiting features, demonstrating a methodical approach to code refactoring and commit-driven change management within a Go-based environment.