During December 2024, this developer focused on codebase refinement within the boutproject/BOUT-dev repository, delivering a targeted feature that removed redundant BOUT_HOST_DEVICE qualifiers from Field2D and Field3D classes. By refactoring operator overloading methods and inline functions in C++, the work improved code clarity and maintainability, streamlining the core data-field implementations. The approach emphasized careful code refactoring and commit-based change tracking, ensuring that unnecessary annotations were eliminated without altering functionality. This cleanup not only set the stage for smoother onboarding and future feature development but also offered the potential for reduced compilation times, reflecting a disciplined approach to software development.