In April 2025, Xinconan2 enhanced the Tabs component in the element-plus/element-plus repository by exposing internal references for tab navigation and the tab list, specifically tabNavRef and tabListRef. This API extension, implemented using Vue.js with JavaScript and TypeScript, enabled external access for advanced manipulation and integration with custom user interfaces or controllers. Xinconan2 ensured the changes were forward-compatible and maintained stability by aligning with the existing test suite, preventing breaking changes for downstream consumers. The work focused on improving component interoperability and extensibility, reflecting a thoughtful approach to component development and front-end architecture within the project’s ecosystem.