During January 2025, George Somlo focused on improving build stability for the YosysHQ/yosys project by addressing a recurring compile error in the JSON11 library. He resolved an undefined type issue by including the <cstdint> header, ensuring that uint8_t was consistently defined across different C++ compilers. This targeted fix, implemented using C++ and build system expertise, reduced intermittent build failures in both CI pipelines and developer environments. Although no new features were released, George’s work enhanced the reliability and maintainability of the codebase, supporting ongoing development efforts and enabling smoother cross-compiler builds for the project’s contributors.