Charlotte Dodd enhanced the CI/CD pipeline for the octoenergy/xocto repository by implementing a full checkout method in CircleCI, focusing on improving dependency management during continuous integration builds. Using her expertise in DevOps and YAML configuration, she restructured the CI process to ensure greater reliability and reproducibility, addressing issues related to flaky builds and cache inconsistencies. The updated configuration, tracked in a dedicated commit, streamlined developer feedback loops and facilitated easier onboarding for new contributors. While the scope was limited to a single feature over one month, Charlotte’s work demonstrated a thoughtful approach to long-term maintainability and robust CI/CD practices.