During February 2026, work focused on improving build reliability for the fair-acc/gnuradio4 repository, specifically targeting macOS development challenges. The developer addressed persistent linker failures by explicitly linking the CFNetwork framework for cpp-httplib, ensuring that all necessary Apple platform dependencies were correctly specified. This approach reduced hidden transitive dependency issues and stabilized continuous integration workflows on macOS. Using CMake for build configuration and library linking, the solution minimized the required SDK footprint and improved maintainability by making dependency wiring explicit. All changes were committed with proper traceability, reflecting a methodical and accountable approach to resolving critical build system bugs.