Jan Kotanski developed and contributed a new h5cpp recipe to the conda-forge/staged-recipes repository, enabling high-level C++ abstractions for HDF5 workflows. By leveraging C++, CMake, and Conda package management, Jan streamlined the process of integrating HDF5 functionality into C++ projects, reducing boilerplate and improving usability for data-intensive applications. The work involved aligning the recipe with conda-forge standards to ensure reproducibility and facilitate adoption by downstream users in Python and C++ environments. Although the contribution focused on a single feature over one month, it addressed a clear need for simplified HDF5 development and demonstrated solid technical execution.