During December 2025, Boris Slobodin focused on stabilizing the development environment for the basecamp/fizzy repository by addressing dependency management challenges specific to Intel-based macOS systems. He updated the Gemfile.lock to accurately reflect changes introduced during the setup process, ensuring that Ruby dependencies resolved and installed reliably. This work targeted friction points in local onboarding, reducing setup issues and improving reproducibility for new developers. By validating the workflow on Intel Macs and fixing a key bug related to gem dependencies, Boris leveraged his expertise in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to lay a foundation for smoother, more consistent development experiences.