During November 2024, JD focused on build system configuration for the temporalio/sdk-python repository, specifically addressing dependency management within the project’s packaging workflow. JD removed the protoc-wheel-0 dependency from the pyproject.toml file, recognizing it was no longer required for building the package. This change streamlined the build process, reduced maintenance overhead, and improved both local and CI build reliability. The work demonstrated proficiency in Python packaging, TOML configuration, and dependency management, with careful attention to traceability through Git. While the scope was limited to a single feature, the update contributed to a more maintainable and efficient build environment for the project.