During February 2026, this developer contributed to the juicedata/juicefs repository by addressing a cache consistency issue in the FUSE layer. They delivered a targeted fix in Go that disabled the readdir-cache for special inodes, such as .trash, to prevent stale directory listings and improve cache correctness. By refining the cache invalidation strategy for inode-based caching, their work reduced user-visible inconsistencies and enhanced the reliability of directory operations. The patch was focused and minimally invasive, lowering risk while supporting future improvements. Their efforts demonstrated strong skills in Go programming, file system development, and system programming, with a clear focus on correctness.