During October 2025, William Padley enhanced the search user experience for the Monash-FIT3170/2025W1-Skilltree repository by introducing a loading indicator to provide users with feedback during data fetches. He began transitioning the filtering logic from server-side to client-side by commenting out the existing server-side code, setting the stage for more responsive and scalable search interactions. Working primarily with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, William’s contributions focused on improving front end performance and maintainability. The work demonstrated a foundational approach, laying the groundwork for future feature experimentation and faster iteration, though it was limited in scope to a single feature.