Worked on the ziglang/zig repository to deliver a non-terminal compatible -freference-trace option, focusing on enhancing error message usability in CI and non-tty environments. The approach involved decoupling the feature from color output, updating the build runner to interpret the option correctly, and fixing a rendering bug that previously affected non-terminal error displays. Leveraging skills in compiler design, error handling, and system programming with Zig, the work improved cross-context developer experience and laid the foundation for broader non-terminal feature parity. The changes reduced context switching for developers and streamlined error messaging, supporting more robust workflows in automated and diverse environments.