On December 10, 2018, an issue arose when many Android, Google, and Firebase libraries were removed from JCenter, leading to widespread build failures for projects dependent on these libraries. Ionic users, particularly those using the Appflow service, were shielded from significant disruptions due to quick action by the Ionic team, which implemented a workaround and automatically patched builds through Ionic Package, a cloud build service within Appflow. This incident highlighted Ionic's commitment to providing stability and uninterrupted service, prompting the company to experiment with more proactive patching for dependency and npm outages. Additionally, they introduced the Ionic Enterprise Engine (IEE) for enterprise teams, offering a stable and supported version of the Ionic ecosystem to quickly address bugs and push updates that benefit the broader community. During the outage, Ionic also released a knowledge base article to guide developers through the issue, reflecting their dedication to maintaining stability and clear communication within the ecosystem.