During February 2025, Qian worked on stabilizing the OpenAI-powered translation workflow in the kaina404/PDFMathTranslate repository. Focusing on Python, they enhanced the translator module by implementing robust error handling and safeguards against empty API responses. This technical approach addressed reliability issues when integrating with external AI services, reducing application crashes and providing users with clearer, more informative error messages. By prioritizing defensive programming and API integration best practices, Qian improved the resilience of the translation process. Although the work centered on bug fixes rather than new features, it demonstrated depth in error handling and contributed to a more dependable user experience.