Stian focused on backend stability in the Dispatcharr/Dispatcharr repository, addressing a persistent issue with episode data integrity. Using Django and Python, he delivered a targeted bug fix that changed how episode refreshes are handled, ensuring updates occur in place rather than regenerating UUIDs and clearing existing episodes. This approach preserved episode identifiers and aligned batch processing with a stable natural key based on series, season number, and episode number. Although no new features were released during this period, Stian’s work reduced data churn and improved consistency in episode management, reflecting a thoughtful approach to backend engineering and data reliability.